D.C. Code § 1-1231.11: Notarial act under authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(a)

A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:

(1)

A notary public of the tribe;

(2)

A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or

(3)

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

(b)

The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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.