(a)  A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in that 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 law of that state to perform the notarial act.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-30.1-10

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(b)  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.

(c)  The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

History of Section.
P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.