§ 18-209. Performance of notarial acts.

MD State Govt Code § 18-209 (2019) (N/A)
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** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019 **

(a)    A notarial act may be performed in the State by:

(1)    a notary public of the State;

(2)    a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or

(3)    a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.

(b)    The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:

(1)    the signature is genuine; and

(2)    the individual holds the designated title.

(c)    The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

(d)    A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.