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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Persons authorized to perform notarial acts. A notarial act may be performed in this State by:
A. A notary public of this State;
B. A justice, judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of this State;
C. An attorney-at-law duly admitted and eligible to practice in the courts of this State; or
D. Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the laws of this State.
2. Prima facie evidence. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this State are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
3. Signature and title conclusive. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
4. Laws on notaries public apply to notarial officers. If a provision of law other than a provision in this chapter specifies that an act may be performed by a notary public, such act may be performed by any of the notarial officers described in subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C unless the law expressly provides otherwise.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 4. Judiciary § 1910. Notarial act in this State - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-4-judiciary/me-rev-st-tit-4-sect-1910/
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