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OR Rev Stat § 194.375 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.375 - Protest of commercial paper.

(1) A notary public may protest commercial paper if the notary public is: (a) An officer or employee of a financial institution or trust company; (b) An officer or employee of an investment company; (c) An individual serving under the direct supervision of an officer or employee of a financial institution, trust company or investment company; or (d) An active member of the Oregon State Bar, or an individual serving under the direct supervision of an active member of the Oregon State Bar. (2) Each notary public who protests commercial paper shall take the actions required by ORS 73.0505. (3) A notary public may not protest commercial paper owned or held for collection by a financial institution, trust company or investment company if the notary public is individually a party to the commercial paper. (4) As used in this section: (a) "Financial institution" has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008. (b) "Investment company" means an entity that is registered as an investment company under the federal investment company laws. (c) "Trust company" has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008. [2013 c.219 §32 (enacted in lieu of 194.070)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.380 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.380 - Record of protest; effect as evidence.

Each notary public described in ORS 194.375 shall keep a record of all protests of commercial paper made by the notary public under ORS 73.0505. The record is competent evidence to prove notice of dishonor for purposes of ORS 73.0505. [2013 c.219 §34 (enacted in lieu of 194.090)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.385 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.385 - Powers of notary public connected with corporation; limitations.

(1) A notary public who is a shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner of a business entity may: (a) Take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by the business entity; or (b) Administer an oath to any other shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner of the business entity or to any agent of the business entity. (2) A notary public may not take the acknowledgment of an instrument executed to or by a business entity of which the notary public is a shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or partner, if the notary public is a party to the instrument, either individually or as a representative of the business entity. (3) As used in this section: (a) "Business entity" means a financial institution, trust company, corporation, professional corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, nonprofit corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited partnership. (b) "Financial institution" has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008. (c) "Trust company" has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008. [2013 c.219 §36 (enacted in lieu of 194.100)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.390 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.390 - Disposition of records on vacancy in office; penalty for failure to properly dispose of records or for destroying or altering records.

(1) Whenever the office of a notary public becomes vacant, the record referred to in ORS 194.380 kept by the notary public, together with all the papers relating to such record, shall be delivered to the Secretary of State. (2) A former notary public, or an individual designated personal representative or administrator for a deceased notary public, shall deliver the record and papers described in subsection (1) of this section to the Secretary of State not later than three months after the date the office becomes vacant or after the individual is designated personal representative or administrator. (3) Violation of subsection (2) of this section is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation. (4) If any individual knowingly destroys, defaces, materially alters or conceals any record or paper of a notary public, the individual is subject to a fine of not more than $500 and shall be liable to an action for damages by the party injured. [2013 c.219 §38 (enacted in lieu of 194.130)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.395 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.395 - Recovery and disposition of fines.

All fines imposed under ORS 194.390 shall be recovered in a civil action in any court having jurisdiction of the action in the county where the notary public resides, is employed or is carrying on business. One-half of the amount of the fine shall be paid to the person bringing the action and one-half shall be paid to the State Treasurer to be deposited in the General Fund. [2013 c.219 §40 (enacted in lieu of 194.150)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.400 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.400 - Fees for notarial acts; collection of fees.

(1) The fee that a notary public may charge for performing a notarial act may not exceed $10 per notarial act, except that a notary public may charge a fee not to exceed $25 per notarial act for a notarial act performed under ORS 194.277. (2) A notary public may charge an additional fee for traveling to perform a notarial act if: (a) The notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the fee is in addition to a fee specified in subsection (1) of this section and is in an amount not determined by law; and (b) The person requesting the notarial act agrees in advance upon the amount of the additional fee. (3) If a notary public charges fees under this section for performing notarial acts, the notary public shall display, in English, a list of the fees the notary public will charge. (4) A notary public who is employed by a private entity may enter into an agreement with the entity under which fees collected by the notary public under this section are collected by and accrue to the entity. (5) A public body as defined in ORS 174.109 may collect the fees described in this section for notarial acts performed in the course of employment by notaries public who are employed by the public body. [2013 c.219 §42 (enacted in lieu of 194.164); 2020 s.s.1 c.12 §§30,31; 2021 c.344 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 194.405 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.405 - Action for damages or injunction; attorney fees and costs; employer’s liability.

In addition to other remedies provided by law: (1) A person injured by a violation of ORS 194.350 may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to enjoin the violation and may also recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater. The court or the jury, as the case may be, may award punitive damages and the court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper. In addition to any other remedies awarded by the court, the prevailing party may be awarded attorney fees and costs and disbursements, at trial and on appeal. (2) If the person has not brought a civil action under subsection (1) of this section, the Secretary of State or Attorney General may bring a civil action on behalf of a person injured by a violation of ORS 194.350 to enjoin the violation and may also recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater. The court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper. In addition to any other remedies awarded by the court, the prevailing party may be awarded attorney fees and costs and disbursements, at trial and on appeal. (3) An employer of a notary public is liable to the notary public for all damages recovered from the notary public as a result of a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter that was coerced by threat of the employer, if the threat, such as that of demotion or dismissal, was made in reference to the particular notarial act that was the subject of the action. (4) An action under this section must be commenced within six years after the cause of action has accrued. [2013 c.219 §44 (enacted in lieu of 194.200)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.415 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.415 - Attorney General to investigate or prosecute violation; payment of expenses.

(1) If the Secretary of State believes that an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter is not being investigated or prosecuted, the secretary may direct the Attorney General to take full charge of the investigation or prosecution. (2) If directed under subsection (1) of this section, the Attorney General shall take full charge of the investigation or prosecution and the provisions of ORS 180.070, 180.080 and 180.090 shall apply. (3) Notwithstanding ORS 180.070 (3), expenses associated with the Attorney General’s investigation or prosecution shall be paid from the Operating Account under ORS 56.041. [2013 c.219 §46 (enacted in lieu of 194.330)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.425 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.425 - Disposition of moneys.

All moneys received by the Secretary of State under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Operating Account under ORS 56.041. [2013 c.219 §48 (enacted in lieu of 194.700)]
OR Rev Stat § 194.435 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.435 - Uniformity of application and construction.

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of this chapter among states that enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. [2013 c.219 §49]
OR Rev Stat § 194.440 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.440 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq. (2) This chapter does not: (a) Modify, limit or supersede section 101(c) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c); or (b) Authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). [2013 c.219 §50]
OR Rev Stat § 194.800 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.800 - Short title.

ORS 194.800 to 194.835 may be cited as the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. [2013 c.218 §1] Note: 194.800 to 194.835 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 194 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 194.805 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.805 - Definitions.

As used in ORS 194.800 to 194.835: (1) "Boundaries of the United States" means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2) "Law" includes the federal or a state Constitution, a federal or state statute, a judicial decision or order, a rule of court, an executive order and an administrative rule, regulation or order. (3) "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. (4) "Sign" means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (a) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (b) To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound or process. (5) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (6) "Sworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. "Sworn declaration" includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate and affidavit. (7) "Unsworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury. [2013 c.218 §2] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.810 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.810 - Applicability.

(1) ORS 194.800 to 194.835 apply to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2) ORS 194.800 to 194.835 do not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is physically located on property that is within the boundaries of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of another country or a federally recognized Indian tribe. [2013 c.218 §3] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.815 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.815 - Validity of unsworn declaration.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of ORS 194.800 to 194.835 has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (2) ORS 194.800 to 194.835 do not apply to: (a) A deposition; (b) An oath of office; (c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; (d) A declaration to be recorded pursuant to the recording laws of this state, including but not limited to ORS 205.130 and ORS chapters 92, 93, 94, 100 and 105; or (e) An oath required by ORS 113.055 (1). [2013 c.218 §4] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.820 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.820 - Required medium.

If a law of this state requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. [2013 c.218 §5] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.825 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.825 - Form of unsworn declaration.

An unsworn declaration under ORS 194.800 to 194.835 must be in substantially the following form: ______________________________________________________________________________ I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Oregon that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Executed on the ___ day of ______, _____, at ____________, (date) (month) (year) (city or other location, and state) ____________ ____________ ____________ ______________________________________________________________________________ [2013 c.218 §6] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.830 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.830 - Uniformity of application and construction.

In applying and construing ORS 194.800 to 194.835, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it. [2013 c.218 §7] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.835 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.835 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

ORS 194.800 to 194.835 modify, limit and supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq., but do not modify, limit or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). [2013 c.218 §8] Note: See note under 194.800.
OR Rev Stat § 194.980 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.980 - Civil penalties; factors; notice; hearing; rules.

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Secretary of State may impose a civil penalty for each violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter. The civil penalty shall be in the amount adopted under subsection (2) of this section, plus any costs of service or recording costs. (2)(a) The Secretary of State by rule shall establish the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation. A civil penalty may not exceed $1,500 per violation. (b) In imposing a penalty authorized by this section, the secretary may consider the following factors: (A) The past history of the individual incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation. (B) Any prior violations. (C) The gravity and magnitude of the violation. (D) Whether the violation was repeated or continuous. (E) Whether the cause of the violation was an unavoidable accident, negligence or an intentional act. (F) Any relevant rule of the secretary. (G) The notary public’s cooperativeness and efforts to correct the violation. (c) The penalty imposed under this section may be paid upon those terms and conditions as the secretary determines to be proper and consistent with the public benefit. Upon request of the notary public incurring the penalty, the secretary shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the notary public in determining whether a penalty shall be paid. (3) Imposition or payment of a civil penalty under this section is not a bar to any action described in ORS 194.405, to a criminal proceeding or to a proceeding under ORS 194.340. (4) A civil penalty may not be imposed under this section until the notary public incurring the penalty has been given notice in writing from the Secretary of State specifying the violation. The notice is in addition to the notice required under ORS 183.745 and shall be served in the same manner as the notice required under ORS 183.745. (5)(a) After initial notice as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a civil penalty may be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. (b) The Secretary of State may delegate to a hearings officer appointed by the secretary, upon such conditions as deemed necessary, all or part of the authority to conduct hearings required under ORS 183.745. (6) Notwithstanding ORS 180.070 (3), expenses incurred by the Secretary of State or Attorney General under subsections (1) to (5) of this section or under ORS 194.405 (2) shall be paid from the Operating Account under ORS 56.041. (7) All civil penalties and costs recovered under this section shall be paid into the Operating Account under ORS 56.041. [1989 c.976 §28; 1991 c.734 §11; 1993 c.66 §12; 2013 c.219 §51]
OR Rev Stat § 194.985 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.985 - Official Warning to Cease Violation.

In lieu of a civil penalty imposed under ORS 194.980, the Secretary of State may deliver a written Official Warning to Cease Violation to any notary public whose actions are judged by the secretary to be a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter. [1989 c.976 §27; 2013 c.219 §52]
OR Rev Stat § 194.990 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use|Chapter 194 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; Unsworn Foreign Declarations|Section 194.990 - Criminal penalties.

(1)(a) A notary public who knowingly performs or fails to perform any act prohibited or mandated respectively by this chapter, or rules adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Any individual not a notary public who knowingly acts as or otherwise impersonates a notary public is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (c) Any person who knowingly obtains, conceals, defaces or destroys the official seal, journal or official records of a notary public is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (d) Any person who knowingly solicits, coerces or in any way influences a notary public to commit a violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (2) The penalties described in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to other remedies provided by law. (3) The clerk of the court in which a conviction under any provision of subsection (1) of this section is had shall transmit to the Secretary of State a duly certified copy of the judgment, which is sufficient grounds for revocation of the commission of the convicted notary public. [Amended by 1967 c.541 §21; 1989 c.976 §34; 2013 c.219 §53]