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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 4, § 1911

Notarial act in another state

Known as the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Act

The act spans §§ 1901–1933 (33 sections).

PL 2021, c. 651, Pt

1. Notarial acts in other states recognized. 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 that state is performed by:

A. A notary public of that state;

B. A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or

C. Any other individual authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act.

2. Prima facie evidence. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

3. Signature and title conclusive. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection 1, paragraph A or B conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.