Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 313 - [See Note] Notarial act under federal authority(a) Effect.--A notarial act performed under Federal law has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed under Federal law is performed by any of the following: (1) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court.(2) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under Federal law.(3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas.(4) An individual authorized by Federal law to perform the notarial act.(b)Prima facie evidence.--The signature and title of an individual acting under Federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that: (1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.(c)Conclusive determination.--The signature and title of anofficer described in subsection (a)(1), (2) or (3) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.Added by P.L. 609 2013 No. 73, § 2, eff. 180 days after publication of notice of approval of courses under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b) and (c).