KRS 423.340: Who may perform notarial act -- Effect of signature and title -- Powers of

county clerk.

(1) A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

(a) A notary public of this state; or

(b) A county clerk of this state.

(2) The signature and title o f an individual performing a notarial act in this state are

prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the

designated title.

(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in this section conclusively

establishes the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

(4) A county clerk shall have the powers of a notarial officer in the exercise of the

official functions of the office of clerk within his or her county, and the official

actions of the county clerk shall not require the witness or signature of a notary

public.