§ 18–221
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 18-221 (2026)
Title 18. Notarial Acts
Subtitle 2. Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
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(a)
Except as provided in § 18–203(b) of this subtitle, the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this subtitle does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer.
(b)
The validity of a notarial act under this subtitle does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking:
(1)
to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act under another law; or
(2)
other remedies allowed under federal or State law.
(c)
This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.