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33-42-9-4. Authentication of Individual’s Identity

Sec. 4. (a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of an individual’s identity if the: (1) individual is personally known to the notarial officer; or (2) notarial officer has transacted sufficient, prior business with the individual to know the individual’s identity. (b) If a notarial officer does not have personal knowledge of an individual’s identity, […]

33-42-9-5. Refusal to Perform Notarial Act

Sec. 5. (a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that: (1) the individual executing the record is competent; or (2) the individual’s execution of the record is being done knowingly or voluntarily. (b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless […]