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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 312 — Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe

312. Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe

(a) Effect.--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 this Commonwealth if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following: (1) A notary public of the tribe. (2) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe. (3) An individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act. (b) Prima facie evidence.--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 are prima facie evidence that: (1) the signature is genuine; and (2) the individual holds the designated title. (c) Conclusive determination.--The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.

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