42.44.130 - Notarial acts by officials of other jurisdictions. - Washington Statutes

Notarial acts by officials of other jurisdictions.

(1) A notarial act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notary public of this state, if performed in another state, commonwealth, territory, district, or possession of the United States by any of the following persons:

     (a) A notary public of that jurisdiction;

     (b) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that jurisdiction; or

     (c) Any other person authorized by the law of that jurisdiction to perform notarial acts.

     Notarial acts performed in other jurisdictions of the United States under federal authority as provided in RCW 42.44.140 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

     (2) 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.

     (3) The signature and title of an officer listed in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of that title to perform a notarial act.

[1985 c 156 § 13.]