57 Pa. C.S. § 312

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66
Section 312 - [See Note] Notarial act under authority of federally recognized indian tribe
(a) Effect.--A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following:
(1) A notary public of the tribe.
(2) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe.
(3) An individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) Prima facie evidence.--The signature and title of anindividual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c)Conclusive determination.--The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

57 Pa.C.S. § 312

Added by P.L. 609 2013 No. 73, § 2, eff. 180 days after publication of notice of approval of courses under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b) and (c).