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33-42-17-10. Presumption of Validity of Remote Notarial Act

Sec. 10. (a) A remote notarial act performed by a remote notary public is presumed valid, regardless of the failure of the remote notary public to perform a duty or meet a requirement of this chapter. (b) The presumed validity under subsection (a) of a remote notarial act does not do the following: (1) Apply […]

33-42-17-12. Remote Notarial Act Considered Performed in Indiana

Sec. 12. A remote notarial act performed in accordance with this chapter is considered to have been performed in Indiana, regardless of the physical location of the principal at the time the remote notarial act is performed. As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.62.

33-42-10-2. Official Seal

Sec. 2. (a) The official seal of a notary public must include the following: (1) The words “notary public”. (2) The words “state of Indiana”. (3) The word “seal”. (4) The name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the notary public’s commission certificate. (5) The words “commission number” followed by the commission […]

33-42-10-3. Security of Stamping Device

Sec. 3. (a) A notary public is responsible for the security of any stamping device used for notarial acts by the notary public. (b) A notary public shall not allow any other person to make use of the stamping device used by the notary public. (c) Upon the: (1) expiration; (2) resignation; or (3) revocation; […]

33-42-10-4. Effect of Official Seal

Sec. 4. A notary public’s official seal, when properly: (1) executed; and (2) affixed, associated, or attached to a record; shall make the record self-authenticating for the purpose of a court proceeding. As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.19.

33-42-12-1. Notary Public Commission

Sec. 1. (a) An individual qualified under subsection (b) may apply to the secretary of state for a commission as a notary public. The applicant shall provide the information required by the rules established by the secretary of state, if any. (b) An applicant for a commission as a notary public must: (1) be at […]

33-42-12-2. Notary Public; Application for Commission

Sec. 2. (a) An applicant seeking a commission as a notary public, including an applicant reapplying for a subsequent commission, must complete: (1) a course of education; and (2) an examination. (b) A notary public must fulfill a continuing education requirement not to exceed two (2) hours of continuing education every two (2) years. As […]

33-42-12-3. Change to Notary Public Information; Notice

Sec. 3. (a) A notary public shall notify the secretary of state not later than thirty (30) days after any change to the following information associated with the notary public: (1) Name. (2) Mailing address. (3) Personal electronic mail address. (4) Personal telephone number. (5) Employer’s: (A) address; (B) name; and (C) telephone number. (b) […]