Okla. Stat. tit. 49, § 49-116
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Notarial acts performed by certain federal officers
Official statutory text
A. A notarial act has the same effect pursuant to the laws of
this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state if
performed anywhere by any of the following persons under authority
granted by the law of the United States:
1. a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;
2. a commissioned officer on active duty in the military
service of the United States;
3. an officer of the foreign service or consular officer of the
United States; or
4. any other person authorized by federal law to perform
notarial acts.
B. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial
act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that
the person holds the designated title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public Page 10
C. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in
this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of
that title to perform a notarial act.
this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state if
performed anywhere by any of the following persons under authority
granted by the law of the United States:
1. a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;
2. a commissioned officer on active duty in the military
service of the United States;
3. an officer of the foreign service or consular officer of the
United States; or
4. any other person authorized by federal law to perform
notarial acts.
B. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial
act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that
the person holds the designated title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public Page 10
C. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in
this section conclusively establish the authority of a holder of
that title to perform a notarial act.
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