# State Government (GSG)

## Title 18. Notarial Acts

### Subtitle 2. Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts

#### Section 18-212

(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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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)