Minn. Stat. § 358.62

Current through 2023, c. 127
Section 358.62 - NOTARIAL ACT UNDER AUTHORITY OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE
Subdivision 1.Effect.

A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of that tribe or nation is performed by:

(1) a notary public of that tribe;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that tribe; or
(3) any other individual authorized by the law of that tribe to perform the notarial act.
Subd. 2.Significance of signature and title.

The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

Subd. 3.Authority of officer established.

The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2), conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

Minn. Stat. § 358.62

Added by 2018 Minn. Laws, ch. 176,s 1-12, eff. 1/1/2019.