N.D. Cent. Code § 1-04-03: Acts of notary public and other officers legalized

The acts of every notary public, county justice, or other officer, done in good faith in taking or certifying to the acknowledgment of any instrument mentioned in section 1-04-01, whether within or without the state, and whether such officer was qualified by law at the time to do so or not, hereby are declared legal and valid for all purposes.