Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Section 18-212 - Act Performed Under Federal Law

(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.

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