57 Pa. C.S. § 313

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
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.

57 Pa.C.S. § 313

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).