N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-07: Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

1.A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:

a.The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or

b.The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.

2.Except as prohibited by law other than the provisions of this chapter, a notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act.