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    (a)    A notarial act may be performed in the State by:

        (1)    a notary public of the State;

        (2)    a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or

        (3)    a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.

    (b)    The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:

        (1)    the signature is genuine; and

        (2)    the individual holds the designated title.

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

    (d)    A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.