Section 311 - Notarial act in another state

57 PA Cons Stat § 311 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Effect.--A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed in that state is performed by any of the following:

(1) A notary public of that state.

(2) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state.

(3) An individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.

(b) Prima facie evidence.--The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state 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 notarial officer to perform the notarial act.