ORS 194.245: 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;

      (b) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or

      (c) The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual.

      (2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.