Md. Code, State Government § 18-212
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§18–212.
Official statutory text
(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:
(1) a notary public 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 U.S. Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or
(4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under federal law are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
(1) a notary public 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 U.S. Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or
(4) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under federal law are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
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