RSA 456-B:4 · Notarial Acts in Other Jurisdictions of the United States

456-B:4 Notarial Acts in Other Jurisdictions of the United States. –

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I.

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

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(a)

A notary public of that jurisdiction;

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(b)

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

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(c)

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

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II.

Notarial acts performed in other jurisdictions of the United States under federal authority as provided in RSA 456-B:5 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

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III.

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.

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IV.

The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in subparagraphs I(a) or (b) conclusively establishes the authority of a holder of that title to perform a notarial act. Source. 2005, 118:10, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

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