Miss. Code § 25-34-23

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 25-34-23 - Effect of notarial act performed in another state
(1) A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law 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;
(b) A judge, a clerk or a deputy clerk of a court of that state; or
(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.
(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

Miss. Code § 25-34-23

Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 382, HB 1156,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2021.