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MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-101 - Appointment and Commission

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor, on approval of the application by a Senator representing the senatorial district and subdistrict in which the applicant resides or on approval by any Senator if the senatorial office representing the senatorial district and subdistrict in which the applicant resides is vacant, may appoint and commission individuals as notaries public as provided in this title.        (2)    (i)    A Senator may delegate the Senator’s authority to approve applicants under this subsection to the Secretary of State.            (ii)    If a Senator has delegated approval authority under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Governor may appoint and commission an individual as a notary public as provided in this title on approval of the application by the Secretary of State.    (b)    (1)    The Governor, on approval of the application by the Secretary of State and a member of the Senate of Maryland, shall appoint and commission out–of–state individuals as notaries public as provided in this title.        (2)    An out–of–state notary shall be deemed to have irrevocably appointed the Secretary of State as the notary’s agent upon whom may be served any summons, subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, or other process.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-102 - Qualifications; Instruction and Examination

    (a)    Subject to § 18–104 of this subtitle, to be appointed as a notary public, an individual must:        (1)    be at least 18 years old;        (2)    be of good moral character and integrity;        (3)    (i)    be a resident of the State; or            (ii)    have a place of employment or practice in the State;        (4)    (i)    beginning October 1, 2021, for an initial applicant, have completed the course and passed the examination offered under subsection (b) of this section; or            (ii)    beginning October 1, 2021, for a renewal applicant, have completed the course offered under subsection (b) of this section;        (5)    if living in the State, be a resident of the senatorial district from which appointed; and        (6)    if living outside the State, be a resident of a state that allows Maryland residents working in that state to serve as notaries public in that state.    (b)    (1)    On or before October 1, 2021, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of State regularly shall offer a course of study and an examination that cover the laws, regulations, procedures, and ethics relevant to notarial acts.        (2)    The course and examination may be offered through an entity approved by the Secretary of State.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-105 - Extent of Authority

    A notary public may exercise all functions of the office of notary in any other county or city than the county or city for which the notary is appointed, with the same power and effect in all respects as if the same were exercised in the county or city for which the notary is appointed.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-106 - Form of Protest

    It is unlawful for any notary public to sign and issue any protest except in the form prescribed by the Comptroller.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-107 - Notary Fees and Travel Expenses

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to establish fees, not to exceed $4 for an original notarial act, and an appropriate lesser amount for the repetition of that original notarial act or to make a copy of the matter addressed by that original notarial act.        (2)    A notary public or person acting on behalf of a notary public may charge a fee, not to exceed $4, for the performance of a notarial act under § 18–214 of this title.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a notary public may charge the prevailing rate for mileage established by the Internal Revenue Service for business travel per mile and a fee not to exceed $5, as compensation for travel required for the performance of a notarial act.        (2)    (i)    The Secretary of State may set by regulation a different amount that a notary public may charge under paragraph (1) of this subsection.            (ii)    An amount set under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may exceed the amount established under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-108 - Public Information

    (a)    (1)    Subject to § 4–332 of the General Provisions Article, the Secretary of State may provide lists of public information in its records to those persons who request them if the Secretary of State approves of the purpose for which the information is requested.        (2)    (i)    The Secretary of State may publish information relating to the status of the commission of a notary public or former notary public, including the date of commencement and expiration of any suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of the commission.            (ii)    The disclosure of information under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is deemed compliant with § 4–332(b)(4) of the General Provisions Article.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary of State shall charge a reasonable fee, not less than the cost of preparing the list, for any list furnished under this section.        (2)    The Secretary of State may charge a reduced fee to persons requesting a list for governmental or not–for–profit purposes.    (c)    A person furnished any information under this section may not distribute or otherwise use the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.    (d)    The Secretary of State may not disclose information under this section for use in telephone solicitations as defined in § 4–320(a) of the General Provisions Article.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-109 - Notary Public Fund -- Purpose -- Administrator -- Funding -- Investments -- Expenditures

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019**    A notary public may exercise all functions of the office of notary in any other county or city than the county or city for which the notary is appointed, with the same power and effect in all respects as if the same were exercised in the county or city for which the notary is appointed.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-110

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019**    It is unlawful for any notary public to sign and issue any protest except in the form prescribed by the Comptroller.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-111

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019 **    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, it is lawful for any notary public who is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee of a bank or other corporation to:        (1)    take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by the corporation, or to administer an oath to any other stockholder, director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation; or        (2)    protest for nonacceptance or nonpayment bills of exchange, drafts, checks, notes, and other negotiable instruments that may be owned or held for collection of the corporation.    (b)    It is unlawful for any notary public to:        (1)    take the acknowledgment of an instrument by or to a bank or other corporation of which the notary is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee if the notary is a party to the instrument, either individually or as a representative of the corporation; or        (2)    protest any negotiable instrument owned or held for collection by the corporation, where the notary is individually a party to the instrument.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-112

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019**    (a)    The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to establish fees, not to exceed $4 for an original notarial act, and an appropriate lesser amount for the repetition of that original notarial act or to make a copy of the matter addressed by that original notarial act.    (b)    A notary public may charge 19 cents per mile, or a higher amount set by regulation of the Secretary of State, and a fee not to exceed $5, as compensation for travel required for the performance of a notarial act.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 1 - Notaries Public|Section 18-114

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 407 OF 2019**    (a)    Subject to § 4–332 of the General Provisions Article, the Secretary of State may provide lists of public information in its records to those persons who request them if the Secretary of State approves of the purpose for which the information is requested.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary of State shall charge a reasonable fee, not less than the cost of preparing the list, for any list furnished under this section.        (2)    The Secretary of State may charge a reduced fee to persons requesting a list for governmental or not–for–profit purposes.    (c)    A person furnished any information under this section may not distribute or otherwise use the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.    (d)    The Secretary of State may not disclose information under this section for use in telephone solicitations as defined in § 4–320(a) of the General Provisions Article.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-202 - Applicability

    This subtitle applies only to a notarial act performed on or after October 1,  2020.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-203 - Performance of Notarial Act

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by the laws of the State.    (b)    (1)    A notarial officer may not perform a notarial act with respect to a record to which the notarial officer or the spouse of the notarial officer is a party, or in which either the notarial officer or the spouse of the notarial officer has a direct beneficial interest.        (2)    A notarial act performed in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is voidable.    (c)    A notarial officer may certify that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the electronic record.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-204 - Verification, Attestation, Certification, or Protest

    (a)    A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual in accordance with § 18–206 of this subtitle, that:        (1)    the individual appearing before the notarial officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed; and        (2)    the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.    (b)    A notarial officer who takes a verification on oath or affirmation of a statement shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual in accordance with § 18–206 of this subtitle, that:        (1)    the individual appearing before the notarial officer and making the verification has the identity claimed; and        (2)    the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual.    (c)    A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual in accordance with § 18–206 of this subtitle, that the individual appearing before the notarial officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.    (d)    A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full, true, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item.    (e)    (1)    A notarial officer who certifies that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the electronic record shall:            (i)    reasonably determine whether the electronic record is in a tamper–evident format; and            (ii)    personally print or supervise the printing of the electronic record onto paper or other tangible medium.        (2)    A notarial officer who certifies that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the electronic record may not make the certification if the notarial officer has detected a change or an error in an electronic signature or other information in the electronic record.    (f)    A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall make or note the protest in accordance with § 3–505(b) of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-205 - Acts Relating to Statements or Signatures

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.    (b)    A remotely located individual may comply with subsection (a) of this subtitle by using communication technology to appear before a notary public.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-206 - Evidence of Identity of Individuals

    (a)    A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual personally appearing before the notarial officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial 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 personally appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual:        (1)    by means of:            (i)    a passport, driver’s license, consular identification, or government–issued nondriver identification card; or            (ii)    another form of government identification issued to the individual that:                1.    contains the signature and photograph of the individual; and                2.    is satisfactory to the notarial officer; or        (2)    by a verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness who is:            (i)    personally appearing before the notarial officer; and            (ii)    known to the notarial officer or whom the notarial officer can identify on the basis of a passport, driver’s license, consular identification, 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 notarial officer of the identity of the individual.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-207 - Refusal to Perform

    Unless otherwise prohibited by law, 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.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-208 - Inability to Sign Record

    (a)    If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may appear before the notarial officer and direct another individual other than the notarial officer who is concurrently appearing with the individual before the notarial officer to sign the individual’s name on the record.    (b)    If another individual is directed to sign an individual’s name under subsection (a) of this section, the notarial officer shall insert on the record the following words or words of similar import: “Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)”.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-209 - Performance of Notarial Acts

    (a)    A notarial act may be performed in the State by:        (1)    a notary public of the State;        (2)    a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or        (3)    a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.    (b)    The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:        (1)    the signature is genuine; and        (2)    the individual holds the designated title.    (c)    The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.    (d)    A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-210 - Acts Performed in Another State

    (a)    A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed in the other 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 laws of that state to perform the notarial act.    (b)    The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that:        (1)    the signature is genuine; and        (2)    the individual holds the designated title.    (c)    The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-211 - Act Performed Under Authority and in Jurisdiction of 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 under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the 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 laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act.    (b)    The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that:        (1)    the signature is genuine; and        (2)    the individual holds the designated title.    (c)    The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  18-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 18 - Notarial Acts|Subtitle 2 - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 18-212 - Act Performed Under Federal Law

    (a)    A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this State as if performed by a notarial officer of this State, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:        (1)    a notary public 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 U.S. 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 performing a notarial act under federal law are prima facie evidence that:        (1)    the signature is genuine; and        (2)    the individual holds the designated title.    (c)    The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.