Section 314 - [See Note] Foreign notarial act(b) Effect.-- (1) This subsection applies to a notarial act: (i) performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state; or(ii) performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization.(2) A notarial act under paragraph (1) has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth.(c)Conclusive establishment.--If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.(d)Prima facie evidence.--The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection (c) are prima facie evidence that:(1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.(e) Hague Convention.-- (1) This subsection applies to an apostille which is:(i) in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961; and(ii) issued by a foreign state party to the Hague Convention.(2) An apostille under paragraph (1) conclusively establishes that:(i) the signature of the notarial officer is genuine; and(ii) the officer holds the indicated office.(f)Consular authentications.-- (1) This subsection applies to a consular authentication:(i) issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas; and(ii) attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed.(2) A consular authentication under paragraph (1) conclusively establishes that:(i) the signature of the notarial officer is genuine; and(ii) the officer holds the indicated office.(g)Definition.--As used in this section, the term "foreign state" means a government other than the United States, a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.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).