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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 35:404

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.

A.  Notwithstanding any provisions of law relative to qualifications for notaries public, except La. Rev. Stat. 35:391, the commissioner of financial institutions may appoint two investigators in his office as ex officio notaries public.

B.  Such ex officio notaries public may exercise the functions of a notary public only to administer oaths and receive sworn statements and shall be limited to matters within the official functions of the office of financial institutions.  They shall use the official seal of the department.

C.  All acts performed by each ex officio notary public authorized by this Section shall be performed without charge or other compensation.

Acts 1991, No. 233, §1, eff. July 2, 1991.