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DC Code § 1-1231.21 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.21. Mandatory training of a notary public

(a) An applicant for a commission as a notary public in the District that does not already hold such a commission from the Mayor shall satisfactorily complete the training provided by the Mayor. (b) The Mayor shall establish courses of study for notary publics and applicants for endorsement as electronic notaries. Trainings shall cover laws, rules, procedures, and ethics relevant to notarial acts.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 22, 65 DCR 11606.)  Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-189: § 7153 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 35 of D.C. Law 22-189. Therefore the creation of subsection (b) this section by D.C. Law 22-189 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-189: § 35 of D.C. Law 22-189 provided that the creation of subsection (b) of this section by § 22 of D.C. Law 22-189 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-189, see § 7153 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-189, see § 7153 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 1-1231.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.22. Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public

(a) The Mayor may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or impose a condition on a commission as notary public for any act or omission that demonstrates the individual lacks the honesty, integrity, competence, or reliability to act as a notary public, including: (1) Failure to comply with this chapter; (2) A fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the Mayor; (3) A conviction of an applicant or notary public of any felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit, including fraud, forgery, deceptive labeling, counterfeiting, false personation, perjury, false statements, tampering with physical evidence, or theft previously known as larceny, larceny by trick, larceny by trust, embezzlement, or false pretenses; (4) A finding against, or admission of liability by, an applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on an applicant's or notary public's fraud, dishonesty, or deceit; (5) Failure by the notary public to discharge any duty required of a notary public, whether by this chapter, rules of the Mayor, or any federal or state law; (6) Use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary has a duty, right, or privilege that the notary does not have; (7) Violation by the notary public of a rule issued by the Mayor regarding a notary public; (8) Denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension, or conditioning of a notary public commission in another state; or (9) Failure of the notary public to maintain an assurance as provided in § 1-1231.19(e). (b) If the Mayor denies, refuses to renew, revokes, suspends, or imposes conditions on a commission as a notary public, the applicant or notary public is entitled to timely notice and hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to § 2-1831.03(b-20). (c) The authority of the Mayor to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, or impose conditions on a commission as a notary public shall not prevent a person from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 23, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.23. Fees

(a)(1) A notary public may charge fees for performing notarial acts as established by the Mayor by rule issued pursuant to § 1-1231.31. (2) A notary public who is exempted from the payment of the application fee pursuant to § 1-1231.19(b) shall not collect a notary fee. (b) A notary public may charge, upon agreement of the person to be charged, an amount not-to-exceed the actual and reasonable expense of traveling to a place where a notarial act is to be performed if it is not the usual place where the notary public performs notarial acts. Traveling expenses shall be in writing, itemized, and separate from the fee for the notarial act. (c) A notary public may waive a scheduled fee or charge an amount less than the scheduled fee. (d) A notarial officer other than a notary public shall not charge a fee for performing notarial acts.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 24, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.24. Notaries public electronic database

The Mayor shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public commissioned in the District that is accessible to the public and available at no cost. The database shall note whether a notary public has the electronic notary endorsement pursuant to § 1-1231.19(i).  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 25, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.25. Prohibited acts

(a) A commission as a notary public shall not authorize an individual to: (1) Assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law; (2) Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters; (3) Represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters; or (4) Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection. (b) A notary public shall not engage in false or deceptive advertising. (c) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in the District, shall not use the term "notario" or "notario publico". (d) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in the District, shall not advertise or represent that the notary may assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law. If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in the District in any manner advertises or represents that the notary offers notarial services, whether orally or in a record, including broadcast media, print media, and the Internet, then the notary shall include the following statement, or an alternate statement pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, in the advertisement or representation, prominently and in each language used in the advertisement or representation: "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the District. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities." If the form of advertisement or representation is not broadcast media, print media, or the Internet and does not permit inclusion of the statement required by this subsection because of size, it shall be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed. (e) Except as otherwise allowed by law, a notary public shall not withhold access to or possession of an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public. (f) A notary public shall not charge a higher fee than permitted in rules issued by the Mayor.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 26, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.26. Validity of notarial acts

Except as otherwise provided in § 1-1231.03(c), the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter shall not invalidate a notarial act performed by the officer. The validity of a notarial act under this chapter shall not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on law of the District other than this chapter or law of the United States. This section shall not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 27, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.27 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.27. Existing notary public commission

A commission as a notary public in effect on December 4, 2018 shall continue until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a commission as a notary public on or after December 4, 2018 is subject to and shall comply with this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts after December 4, 2018, shall comply with this chapter.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 28, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.28. Savings clause

(a) This chapter shall not affect the validity or effect of a notarial act performed before December 4, 2018. (b) A notary public appointed before December 4, 2018 shall continue in such capacity until the expiration of the notary's commission.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 29, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.29 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.29. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of this chapter with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 30, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.30. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, approved June 30, 2000 (114 Stat. 464; 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) (15 U.S.C. § 7001(c)) of that act, or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) (15 U.S.C. § 7003(b)) of that act.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 31, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.31. Rules

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) Rules issued regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records shall not require, or accord greater legal status or effect to, the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 32, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1301. Salary; appointment; term of office

The Surveyor of the District of Columbia shall receive a salary in lieu of fees, and shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed for cause, and shall be under the direction and control of the said Mayor.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1577.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-901. 1973 Ed., § 1-601. Editor's Notes History of Office of Surveyor: The Office of the Surveyor was abolished and the functions thereof transferred to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. Reorganization Order No. 27 of the Board of Commissioners, dated April 3, 1953, abolished the previous existing Office of the Surveyor including the office of the head thereof, and established the Office of the Surveyor headed by a Surveyor, under the direction and control of the Engineer Commissioner. All positions under the previous Office of Surveyor were transferred to the new Office with certain named exceptions. This Order was issued pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1952. The executive functions of the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by § 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967. There was established within the District of Columbia Department of Transportation the Office of Surveyor by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1982, effective December 8, 1982. The functions of the Department of Transportation were transferred to the Department of Public Works be Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1302. Oath

The Surveyor shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Mayor that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, which oath shall be deposited with the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1578; June 28, 1935, 49 Stat. 431, ch. 332, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-902. 1973 Ed., § 1-602. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Act Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1303. Appointment of Assistant Surveyor and other employees

The Mayor of the District of Columbia, on the recommendation of the Surveyor, is hereby authorized to appoint 1 Assistant Surveyor, and such employees as may in the judgment of the Mayor of the District of Columbia be required for the Surveyor’s office and operation.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1579.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-903. 1973 Ed., § 1-603. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1304. Duties of Assistant Surveyor

The Assistant Surveyor shall take the same oath his principal is required to take, and may, during the continuance of his office, discharge and perform any of the official duties of his principal.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1426, ch. 854, § 1592; June 28, 1935, 49 Stat. 431, ch. 332, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-904. 1973 Ed., § 1-604.
DC Code § 1-1305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1305. Surveyor’s office to be legal office of record of plats and subdivisions

The Office of the Surveyor of the District shall be the legal office of record of the plats and subdivisions of all private property in the District of Columbia and of all property belonging to the District of Columbia. The copies of all records of the division of squares and lots made between the public and the original proprietors and all plats, papers, books, maps, and records now in the Office of the Surveyor shall remain therein.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1574; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 544, ch. 1329.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-905. 1973 Ed., § 1-605.
DC Code § 1-1306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1306. Records, papers, and instruments to be kept and preserved by Surveyor

The Surveyor shall keep his office in a room designated by the Mayor for the purpose, and shall not be engaged in the transaction of any business appertaining to any other office or appointment which may be held by him, and shall in his said office preserve and keep all such maps, charts, surveys, books, records, and papers relating to the District of Columbia, or to any of the avenues, streets, alleys, public spaces, squares, lots, and buildings thereon, or any of them, as shall for the purpose of being deposited in his office come into his hands or possession; and shall, in books provided or to be provided for that purpose, keep a true record of every survey, certificate, or account which shall be made, issued, or prepared by him, and also shall preserve and keep in good order and repair the instruments in his said office belonging to the District.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1599.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-906. 1973 Ed., § 1-606. Cross References Designation of real property for assessment and taxation, records, see §§ 47-701 and 47-705. Designation of real property for assessment and taxation, transcript of conveyances, see § 47-707. Highway plans, maps and records, see §§ 9-103.02 and 9-101.13. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-1307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1307. Records of divisions of squares and lots

All records, or copies thereof, of the divisions of squares and lots heretofore made between the public and the original proprietors, or which are authorized by this chapter, shall be kept in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, and the Surveyor shall put up, label, index, and preserve all the maps, charts, plats, plans, and other drawings and papers relating to the District of Columbia or which appertain to his office, and which may come to his office for deposit, record, or otherwise.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1596.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-907. 1973 Ed., § 1-607.
DC Code § 1-1308 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1308. Records deemed property of District; transfer of records upon vacancy in office

All papers, plats, books, maps, and records of his office shall be deemed the property of the District of Columbia, and shall constitute a part of the public records; and in all cases of vacancy in the office, by resignation or otherwise, they shall be transferred to his successor in office.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1427, ch. 854, § 1600; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 545, ch. 1329.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-908. 1973 Ed., § 1-608.
DC Code § 1-1309 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1309. Typewritten records authorized

After May 18, 1910, the recording of all instruments filed for record in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia may be done with book typewriters.  (May 18, 1910, 36 Stat. 382, ch. 248.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-909. 1973 Ed., § 1-609.
DC Code § 1-1310 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1310. Scale of plats

The plats and squares and subdivisions of the City of Washington shall be drawn upon a uniform scale of not less than 1 inch to 50 feet, and shall show the lines of all subdivisions of the squares as the same existed at the date of the completion of each square.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1425, ch. 854, § 1580.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-910. 1973 Ed., § 1-610.
DC Code § 1-1311 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 13 - Surveyor|§ 1-1311. Transcripts as evidence

All transcripts from such records certified by the Surveyor shall be prima facie evidence thereof.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1424, ch. 854, § 1575.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-911. 1973 Ed., § 1-611.