Oregon Statutes 194.245 – Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
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(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 194.245
- Notarial officer: means a notary public or other individual authorized to perform a notarial act. See Oregon Statutes 194.215
- Record: means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. See Oregon Statutes 194.215
- Signature: means a tangible symbol or an electronic signature that evidences the signing of a record. See Oregon Statutes 194.215
(a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;
(b) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or
(c) The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual.
(2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. [2013 c.219 § 7]