- a
- A notarial act may be performed within the District by the following persons to the extent authorized by law:
- 1
- A notary public of the District;
- 2
- A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of any court of the District; or
- 3
- Any other person authorized to perform the specific act.
- b
- Notarial acts performed within the District under federal authority as provided in § 42-145 shall have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the District.
- c
- 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.
Historical and Statutory
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-623.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-141.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. See 14 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.
DC CODE § 42-143
Current through December 11, 2012
Credits
(Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-205, § 4, 37 DCR 8444.)