Me. Stat. tit. 4 § 1911

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1911 - Notarial act in another state
1.Notarial acts in other states recognized. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in that state is performed by:
A. A notary public of that state; [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]
B. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]
C. Any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act. [2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]

[2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]

2.Prima facie evidence. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

[2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]

3.Signature and title conclusive. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A or B conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

[2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4(NEW); 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8(AFF).]

4 M.R.S. § 1911

Added by 2022, c. 651,§ A-4, eff. 7/1/2023.