2019 Maryland Code
State Government
Title 18 - Notarial Acts
Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
§ 18-210. Acts performed in another state.
** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019 **
(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.
