(a) A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the other state is performed by:
(1) a notary public of that state;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or
(3) any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state 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) or (2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Section 18-202 - Applicability
Section 18-203 - Performance of Notarial Act
Section 18-204 - Verification, Attestation, Certification, or Protest
Section 18-205 - Acts Relating to Statements or Signatures
Section 18-206 - Evidence of Identity of Individuals
Section 18-207 - Refusal to Perform
Section 18-208 - Inability to Sign Record
Section 18-209 - Performance of Notarial Acts
Section 18-210 - Acts Performed in Another State
Section 18-212 - Act Performed Under Federal Law
Section 18-214 - Performance of Act Using Communication Technology for Remotely Located Individual
Section 18-215 - Certification of Notarial Acts
Section 18-216 - Form of Certificates
Section 18-217 - Requirements for Official Stamp
Section 18-218 - Security of Stamping Device
Section 18-219 - Journal for Documenting Notarial Acts
Section 18-220 - Selection of Technology for Use With Electronic Records
Section 18-221 - Failure to Perform Duty or Meet Requirement; Effect on Notarial Act
Section 18-224 - Restrictions on Authority Conferred by Commission
Section 18-225 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 18-226 - Construction With Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act