Indiana Code 33-42-9-7. Performance of notarial act; evidence of authenticity
(1) Notaries public.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-42-9-7
- Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) Judges and justices of Indiana courts.
(4) The secretary of state.
(5) The clerk of the supreme court.
(6) Mayors, clerks, clerk-treasurers of towns and cities, township trustees, in their respective towns, cities, and townships.
(7) Clerks of circuit courts and master commissioners in their respective counties.
(8) Judges of United States district courts of Indiana, in their respective jurisdictions.
(9) United States commissioners appointed for any United States district court of Indiana, in their respective jurisdictions.
(10) A precinct election officer (as defined in IC 3-5-2-40.1) and an absentee voter board member appointed under IC 3-11-10 or IC 3-11.5-4, for any purpose authorized under IC 3.
(11) A member of the Indiana election commission, a co-director of the election division, or an employee of the election division as defined under IC 3-6-4.2.
(12) County auditors in their respective counties.
(13) County recorders in their respective counties.
(14) Any member of the Indiana general assembly anywhere in Indiana.
(15) The adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, specific active duty members, reserve duty members, or civilian employees of the Indiana National Guard designated by the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard for any purpose related to the service of an active duty or reserve member of the Indiana National Guard.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in Indiana is prima facie evidence of the fact that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.47; P.L.185-2021, SEC.59.