Gov. Code, § 8232.3 · Article 3. Recognition of Notarial Acts
Gov. Code, § 8232.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A notarial act performed under federal law shall be afforded the same legal effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by any of the following:
(1) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court.
(2) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law.
(3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts.
(4) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
(b) (1) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(2) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subdivision (a) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 291, Sec. 9. (SB 696) Effective January 1, 2024.
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