Sec. 5. (a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:
(1) the individual executing the record is competent; or
(2) the individual's execution of the record is being done knowingly or voluntarily.
(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless the refusal is prohibited by law.
As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
33-42-9-1. Notary Public Appointments; Notarial Acts
33-42-9-2. Determination of Identity of Signatory; Authenticity of Copy
33-42-9-3. Personal Appearance
33-42-9-4. Authentication of Individual's Identity
33-42-9-5. Refusal to Perform Notarial Act
33-42-9-6. Appointed or Designated Signatory
33-42-9-7. Performance of Notarial Act; Evidence of Authenticity
33-42-9-8. Notarial Acts in Another State
33-42-9-9. Notarial Acts in Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Jurisdiction
33-42-9-10. Notarial Acts Under Federal Law
33-42-9-11. Notarial Acts in Foreign Jurisdiction
33-42-9-12. Authentication by Certificate; Requirements; Changes