Section 42-30.1-10 Notarial act in another state.

RI Gen L § 42-30.1-10 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 42-30.1-10. Notarial act in another state. (a) 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:

(1) A notary public of that state;

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

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

(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

History of Section. (P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.)