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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 1-1231.10: Notarial act in another state.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 1. Government Organization.
  2. Chapter 12A. Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

(a)

A notarial act performed in another state shall have the same effect under the law of the District as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in that state is performed by:

(1)

A notary public of that state;

(2)

A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or

(3)

Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.

(b)

The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(c)

The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

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