Sec. 18. “Notarial act” means the following acts with respect to either a tangible or an electronic record:

(1) Taking an acknowledgment.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-42-0.5-18

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
(2) Administering an oath or affirmation.

(3) Taking a verification on an oath or affirmation.

(4) Attesting to or witnessing a signature.

(5) Attesting to or certifying a copy of:

(A) a tangible document or record; or

(B) an electronic document or record.

(6) Taking a proof (as defined in IC 32-21-2-1.7).

(7) Noting a protest of a negotiable record.

(8) Any other act authorized by common law or the custom of merchants.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.58.