9E.10  Notarial acts in this state.

1.  A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:

a.  A notary public appointed by the secretary of state pursuant to section 9E.3.

b.  A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of this state.

c.  A person authorized by the law of this state to administer oaths.

d.  Any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

e.  A registrar of vital statistics or a designee of a registrar of vital statistics.

2.  Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

3.  The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.

Section History: Recent form

  89 Acts, ch 50, §10

  CS89, § 77A.10

  C93, § 9E.10

  97 Acts, ch 58, §1


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