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DC Code § 1-1231.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.06. Identification of individual

(a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed. (b) A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the officer can identify the individual by means of: (1) Current government-issued identification that is: (A) A passport, driver's license, or government-issued nondriver identification card; or (B) Another form of government identification issued to an individual, which contains the signature or a photograph of the individual and is satisfactory to the officer; or (2) A verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the officer and known to the officer or whom the officer can identify based on a current passport, driver's license, or government-issued nondriver identification card. (c) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the officer of the identity of the individual.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 7, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.07. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (1) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or (2) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 8, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.08. Signature if individual unable to sign

If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by [name of other individual] at the direction of [name of individual]" or words of similar import.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 9, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.09. Notarial act in the District

 *NOTE: This section includes amendments by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation affecting this section, click this link: Permanent Version.*   *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021. To view the text of this section after the expiration of all emergency and temporary legislation, click this link: Permanent Version.*  (a) A notarial act may be performed in the District by: (1) A notary public of the District; (2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the District; or (3) Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of the District. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the District shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. (d) Notwithstanding any provision of District law, during the period of time from March 11, 2020, until November 5, 2021, a notarial act shall be deemed to be performed in the District.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 10, 65 DCR 11606; June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 807(c), 68 DCR 004824; July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(dd)(2), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(dd)(2) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-405, Aug. 19, 2020, 67 DCR 10235).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).   For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 807(c) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 1-1231.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.10. Notarial act in another state

(a) A notarial act performed in another state shall have the same effect under the law of the District as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in that state is performed by: (1) A notary public of that state; (2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or (3) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 11, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.11. Notarial act under authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe

(a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by: (1) A notary public of the tribe; (2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or (3) Any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act. (b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 12, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.12. Notarial act under federal authority

(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of the District as if performed by a notarial officer of the District, if the notarial act performed under federal law is performed by: (1) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court; (2) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law; (3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or (4) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act. (b) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (c) The signature and title of an officer described in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section shall conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 13, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.13. Foreign notarial act

(a) If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the notarial act shall have the same effect under the law of the District as if performed by a notarial officer of the District. (b) If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts shall be conclusively established. (c) The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection (b) shall be prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title. (d) An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, and issued by a foreign state party to the Hague Convention conclusively shall establish that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office. (e) A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively shall establish that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 14, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.14. Certificate of notarial act

(a) Notarial acts performed shall be evidenced by a certificate. The certificate shall: (1) Be executed contemporaneously with the performance of the notarial act; (2) Be dated; (3) Identify the jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed; (4) Contain the notarial officer's title of office; and (5) If the notarial officer is a notary public: (A) Be signed by the notary public in the same manner as on file with the Mayor; and (B) Indicate the date of expiration, if any, of the notary's commission. (b)(1) If a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by a notary public, an official seal shall be affixed to or embossed on the certificate. If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record by a notarial officer other than a notary public and the certificate contains the information specified in subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4) of this section, an official seal may be affixed to or embossed on the certificate. (2) If a notarial act regarding an electronic record is performed by an electronic notary and the certificate contains the information specified in subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4) of this section, an official seal shall be attached to or logically associated with the certificate. (c) A certificate of a notarial act is sufficient if it meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section and it: (1) Is in a short form as set forth in § 1-1231.15; (2) Is in a form otherwise permitted by the law of the District; (3) Is in a form permitted by the law applicable in the jurisdiction in which the notarial act was performed; or (4) Sets forth the actions of the notarial officer and the actions are sufficient to meet the requirements of the notarial act as provided in §§ 1-1231.04, 1-1231.05, and 1-1231.06 or law of the District other than this chapter. (d) By executing a certificate of a notarial act, a notarial officer certifies that the officer has complied with the requirements and made the determinations specified in §§ 1-1231.03, 1-1231.04, and 1-1231.05. (e) A notarial officer shall not affix the officer's signature to, or logically associate it with, a certificate until the notarial act has been performed. (f) If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record, a certificate shall be part of, or securely attached directly to, the record. If a notarial act is performed regarding an electronic record, the certificate shall be affixed to, or logically associated with, the electronic record. If the Mayor has issued rules establishing standards pursuant to § 1-1231.31 for attaching, affixing, or logically associating the certificate, the process shall conform to the standards.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 15, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.15. Short forms

The following short form certificates of notarial acts are sufficient for the purposes indicated, if completed with the information required by § 1-1231.14(a) and (b): "(1) For an acknowledgment in an individual capacity: "District of Columbia "This record was acknowledged before me on ________ by ____________________ "....................................................................................Date...........Name(s) of individual(s) "__________________________________ " Signature of notarial officer "[Seal] "[__________________________________] " Title of office "[My commission expires: _________] "(2) For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity: "District of Columbia "This record was acknowledged before me on ________ by _____________________ "....................................................................................Date...........Name(s) of individual(s) "as (type of authority, such as officer or trustee) of (name of party on behalf of whom record was executed). "__________________________________ " Signature of notarial officer "[Seal] "[__________________________________] " Title of office "[My commission expires: _________] "(3) For a verification on oath or affirmation: "District of Columbia "Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ________ by ______________________ ".......................................................................................Date...........Name(s) of individual(s) " making statement  " "__________________________________ " Signature of notarial officer "[Seal] "[__________________________________] " Title of office "[My commission expires: _________] "(4) For witnessing or attesting a signature: "District of Columbia "Signed [or attested] before me on ________ by _______________________ "...............................................................Date...........Name(s) of individual(s) "__________________________________ " Signature of notarial officer "[Seal] "[__________________________________] " Title of office "[My commission expires: _________] "(5) For certifying a copy of a record: "District of Columbia "I certify that this is a true and correct copy of a record in the possession  "of ________________________________________. "Dated ___________________________ "________________________________ " Signature of notarial officer "[Seal] "[__________________________________] " Title of office "[My commission expires: _________]".  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 16, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.16. Official seal

(a) The official seal of a notary public in the District shall: (1) Include the following: (A) The notary public's name, exactly stated on the commission; (B) The words "District of Columbia"; (C) The commission expiration date; and (D) Other information required by the Mayor; and (2) Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated. (b) The Mayor shall issue rules regarding the size and form of the seal.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 17, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.17. Notarial sealer

(a) A notary public shall be responsible for the security of the notary's notarial sealer and shall not allow another individual to use the notarial sealer to perform a notarial act. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of a notary public, the notary's records, including all the official papers, shall be deposited with the Mayor. (b) If a notary public's notarial sealer or signature is lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise incapable of affixing a legible image, the notary, or the notary's personal representative or guardian shall promptly notify the Mayor.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 18, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.18. Journal

(a) A notary public shall maintain a journal in which the notary public records all notarial acts that the notary public or electronic notary performs. The notary public shall retain the journal until required to transmit the journal to the Mayor under subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (b)(1) A journal may be created on a tangible medium or in an electronic format. (2) A notary public may maintain a separate journal for tangible records and for electronic records. If the journal is maintained on a tangible medium, it shall be a permanent bound register with numbered pages. If the journal is maintained in an electronic format, it shall be in a tamper-evident electronic format complying with the rules issued by the Mayor. (c) An entry in a journal shall be made contemporaneously with performance of the notarial act and contain the following information: (1) The date and time of the notarial act; (2) A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act; (3) The full name and address of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed; (4) If the identity of the individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect; (5) If the identity of the individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of identification and the identification credential presented, if any, including the date of issuance and expiration of an identification credential when such a credential is used; (6) The fee, if any, charged by the notary public; and (7) The signature of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed. (d) If a notary public's journal is lost or stolen, the notary promptly shall notify the Mayor upon discovering that the journal is lost or stolen. (e) On resignation from, or the revocation or suspension of, a notary public's commission, the notary shall transmit the journal to the Mayor. (f) On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a current or former notary public, the notary's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of the journal shall transmit it to the Mayor.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 19, 65 DCR 11606.)
DC Code § 1-1231.20 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 12A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|§ 1-1231.20. Requirement of endorsement as electronic notary; selection of technology

(a) A notary public shall not perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records unless the notary public has received an endorsement as an electronic notary pursuant to § 1-1231.19(i). (b) An electronic notary may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. An electronic notary shall not be required to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the electronic notary has not selected. (c) Before a notary public holding an endorsement as an electronic notary performs the notary's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, the notary shall complete a training course provided by the Mayor, shall take the oath prescribed for civil officers in the District of Columbia, identify the tamper-evident technologies the electronic notary intends to use, and file an exemplar of the electronic notary's electronic signature and official seal. If the Mayor has issued rules establishing standards for approval of technology pursuant to § 1-1231.31, the technology shall conform to the prescribed standards. If the technology conforms to the standards, the Mayor shall approve the use of the technology.  (Dec. 4, 2018, D.C. Law 22-189, § 21, 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 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 this section by § 21 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).