Sec. 9. (a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe is presumed valid and has the same effect as a notarial act performed by a notarial officer of Indiana if the notarial act is:
(1) performed within the territory of the Indian tribe; and
(2) performed by:
(A) a notary public of the Indian tribe;
(B) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of the Indian tribe; or
(C) any other individual authorized by the laws of the Indian tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) 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 of the fact that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.49.
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