Section 18-225 – Construction of Subtitle
In applying and construing this subtitle, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Section 18-210 – Acts Performed in Another State
(a) 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 the other state is performed by: (1) a notary public of that state; (2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that […]
Section 18-226 – Construction With Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This subtitle modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. […]
Section 18-211 – Act Performed Under Authority and in Jurisdiction of Federally Recognized Indian Tribe
(a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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 the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by: (1) a notary public of the […]
Section 18-227 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
Section 18-212 – Act Performed Under Federal Law
(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by: (1) a notary public of a court; (2) an individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of […]
Section 18-213 – Act Performed Under Authority and in Jurisdiction of Foreign State or Unit Thereof or of Multinational or International Governmental Organization
(a) If a notarial act is performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the act has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial […]
Section 18-214 – Performance of Act Using Communication Technology for Remotely Located Individual
(a) Except for a notarial act being performed with respect to a will, as defined in § 1–101 of the Estates and Trusts Article, or a trust instrument, as defined in § 14.5–103 of the Estates and Trusts Article, a notary public located in this State may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a […]
Section 18-108 – Public Information
(a) (1) Subject to § 4–332 of the General Provisions Article, the Secretary of State may provide lists of public information in its records to those persons who request them if the Secretary of State approves of the purpose for which the information is requested. (2) (i) The Secretary of State may publish information relating to the status of […]
Section 18-109 – Notary Public Fund — Purpose — Administrator — Funding — Investments — Expenditures
(a) In this title, “Fund” means the Notary Public Fund. (b) There is a Notary Public Fund. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding to support the actions of the Secretary of State in implementing, regulating, administering, and enforcing this title. (d) The Secretary of State shall administer the Fund. (e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing […]