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IA Code § 9B.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.17 - Official stamp.

9B.17 Official stamp.   1. The official stamp of a notary public must comply with all of the following:   a. Include the notary public’s name, the words “Notarial Seal” and “Iowa”, the words “Commission Number” followed by a number assigned to the notary public by the secretary of state, the words “My Commission Expires” followed either by the date that the notary public’s term would ordinarily expire as provided in section 9B.21 or a blank line on which the notary public shall indicate the date of expiration, if any, of the notary public’s commission, as required by and in satisfaction of section 9B.15, subsection 1, paragraph “e”, and other information required by the secretary of state.   b. Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated. If the official stamp contains a blank line, the person must print the date that the notary public’s term would ordinarily expire on the blank line imprinted on each record subject to a notarial act.   2. a. This section does not apply to a judicial officer as defined in section 602.1101 performing a notarial act in accordance with state or federal authority. This section does not apply to a chief officer or a chief officer’s designee certifying a peace officer’s verification of a uniform citation and complaint pursuant to section 805.6, subsection 3. This section does not apply to a peace officer administering an oath or acknowledging a signature pursuant to section 80.9A, subsection 3, or to a certified law enforcement officer administering an oath or acknowledging a signature pursuant to section 817.3.   b. A judicial officer, chief officer, chief officer’s designee, peace officer, or certified law enforcement officer performing an act described in paragraph “a” is not required to acquire or use an official stamp in performing that act.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §16, 60; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §96; 2016 Acts, ch 1054, §1
IA Code § 9B.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.18 - Stamping device.

9B.18 Stamping device.   1. A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public’s stamping device and shall not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act.   2. If a notary public’s stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or the notary public’s personal representative or guardian shall notify promptly the commissioning officer or agency on discovering that the device is lost or stolen.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §17, 60
IA Code § 9B.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.20 - Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record — selection of technology.

9B.20 Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record — selection of technology.   1. A notary public may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person shall not require a notary public to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notary public has not selected.   2. Before a notary public performs the notary public’s initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notary public shall notify the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notary public intends to use. If the secretary of state has established standards for approval of technology pursuant to section 9B.27, the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to the standards, the secretary of state shall approve the use of the technology.   3. The office of the recorder of a county in which real estate is located may accept for recording a tangible copy of an electronic record of an instrument affecting real property, if the electronic record is evidenced by a certificate of a notarial act pursuant to section 9B.15.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §18, 60; 2019 Acts, ch 44, §9, 11  2019 enactment of subsection 3 is effective July 1, 2020; 2019 Acts, ch 44, §11  NEW subsection 3
IA Code § 9B.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.21 - Commission as notary public — qualifications — no immunity or benefit.

9B.21 Commission as notary public — qualifications — no immunity or benefit.   1. An individual qualified under subsection 2 may apply to the secretary of state for a commission as a notary public. The applicant shall comply with and provide the information required by rules established by the secretary of state and pay an application fee of thirty dollars to the secretary of state. A person appointed as a notary public under subsection 4 is not subject to the fee imposed by this subsection.   2. An applicant for a commission as a notary public shall meet all of the following qualifications:   a. Be at least eighteen years of age.   b. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.   c. Be a resident of or have a place of employment or practice in this state.   d. Be able to read and write English.   e. Not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 9B.23.   3. Before issuance of a commission as a notary public, an applicant for the commission shall execute an oath of office and submit it to the secretary of state.   4. a. The secretary of state shall appoint members of the general assembly as notaries public, upon request, and may revoke an appointment for cause.   b. The secretary of state may appoint one or more employees of a state agency as a notary public to perform notarial acts associated with their positions, pursuant to conditions established by the secretary of state. As used in this paragraph, “state agency” means any executive, judicial, or legislative department, commission, board, institution, division, bureau, office, agency, or other entity of state government.   5. The secretary of state may appoint as a notary public a resident of a state bordering Iowa if that person’s place of work or business is within the state of Iowa. If a notary public who is a resident of a state bordering Iowa ceases to work or maintain a place of business in Iowa, the notary commission expires.   6. On compliance with this section, the secretary of state shall issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of three years. The term of a notarial officer who is a resident of a state bordering Iowa and whose place of work or business is in Iowa is one year. The term of a notary public who is a member of the general assembly is the member’s term of office. The term of a notary public who is an employee of a state agency designated to receive an appointment as provided in subsection 4 shall terminate at the end of employment.   7. A commission to act as a notary public authorizes the notary public to perform notarial acts. The commission does not provide the notary public any immunity or benefit conferred by law of this state on public officials or employees.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §19, 60  Referred to in §9B.14A, 9B.17
IA Code § 9B.21A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.21A - Notice of expiration of term.

9B.21A Notice of expiration of term.   The secretary of state, two months preceding the expiration of a commission, shall notify the notary public of the expiration date and furnish a blank application for reappointment.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §20, 60
IA Code § 9B.21B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.21B - Fees — certification.

9B.21B Fees — certification.   The secretary of state shall collect the following fees, for use in offsetting the cost of administering this chapter:   1. For furnishing a certified copy of any document, instrument, or paper relating to a notary public, one dollar per page and five dollars for the certificate.   2. For furnishing an uncertified copy of any document, instrument, or paper relating to a notary public, one dollar per page.   3. For certifying, under seal of the secretary of state, a statement as to the status of a notary commission which would not appear from a certified copy of documents on file in the secretary of state’s office, five dollars.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §21, 60
IA Code § 9B.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.23 - Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public.

9B.23 Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public.   1. The secretary of state 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 any of the following acts or omissions:   a. A failure to comply with this chapter.   b. A fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the secretary of state.   c. A conviction of the applicant or notary public of any felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit.   d. A finding against, or admission of liability by, the applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on the applicant’s or notary public’s fraud, dishonesty, or deceit.   e. A failure by the notary public to discharge any duty required of a notary public, whether by this chapter, rules adopted by the secretary of state, or any federal or state law.   f. The use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary public has a duty, right, or privilege that the notary public does not have.   g. A violation by the notary public of a rule adopted by the secretary of state regarding a notary public.   h. A denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension, or conditioning of a notary public commission in another state.   2. If the secretary of state 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 in accordance with rules adopted by the secretary of state.   3. The authority of the secretary of state to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, or impose conditions on a commission as a notary public does not prevent either the secretary of state or a person aggrieved by a notary public from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §22, 60  Referred to in §9B.21
IA Code § 9B.24 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.24 - Database of notaries public.

9B.24 Database of notaries public.   The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public which complies with all of the following:   1. Through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts.   2. Which indicates whether a notary public has notified the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §23, 60
IA Code § 9B.25 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.25 - Prohibited acts.

9B.25 Prohibited acts.   1. A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to do any of the following:   a. Assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law.   b. Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters.   c. Represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters.   d. Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection.   2. A notary public shall not engage in false or deceptive advertising.   3. A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, shall not use the term “notario” or “notario publico”.   4. a. A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, shall not advertise or represent that the notary public 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 this state in any manner advertises or represents that the notary public offers notarial services, whether orally or in a record, including broadcast media, print media, or the internet, the notary public shall include the following statement, or an alternate statement authorized or required by the secretary of state 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 this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.   b. 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 must be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed.   5. 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.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §24, 60
IA Code § 9B.26 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.26 - Validity of notarial acts.

9B.26 Validity of notarial acts.   1. Except as otherwise provided in section 9B.4, subsection 2, the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this chapter does 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 this state other than this chapter or law of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.   2. The validity of a notarial act shall not be affected or impaired by the fact that the notarial officer performing the notarial act is an officer, director, or shareholder of a corporation that may have a beneficial interest or other interest in the subject matter of the notarial act.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §25, 60
IA Code § 9B.27 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.27 - Rules.

9B.27 Rules.   The secretary of state may adopt rules to administer this chapter. Any rules adopted with respect to the performance of notarial acts on electronic records shall not require or favor one technology or technical specification over another.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §26, 60  Referred to in §9B.14A, 9B.15, 9B.20
IA Code § 9B.28 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.28 - Notary public commission in effect.

9B.28 Notary public commission in effect.   A commission as a notary public in effect on January 1, 2013, continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a commission as a notary public on or after January 1, 2013, is subject to and shall comply with this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts on or after January 1, 2013, shall comply with this chapter.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §27, 60
IA Code § 9B.30 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.30 - Uniformity of application and construction.

9B.30 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 its subject matter among states that enact the revised uniform law on notarial acts.  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §28, 60
IA Code § 9B.31 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9B - NOTARIAL ACTS|Section 9B.31 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

9B.31 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.   This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. §7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. §7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. §7003(b).  2012 Acts, ch 1050, §29, 60
IA Code § 9C.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9C - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS|Section 9C.1 - Definitions — presumption — applicability.

9C.1 Definitions — presumption — applicability.   1. As used in this chapter, the term “transient merchant” shall mean and include every merchant, whether an individual person, a firm, corporation, partnership, or association, and whether owner, agent, bailee, consignee, or employee, who shall bring or cause to be brought within the state of Iowa any goods, wares, or merchandise of any kind, nature, or description, with the intention of temporarily or intermittently selling or offering to sell at retail such goods, wares, or merchandise within the state of Iowa. The term “transient merchant” shall also mean and include every merchant, whether an individual person, a firm, corporation, partnership, or an association, who shall by itself, or by agent, consignee, or employee temporarily or intermittently engage in or conduct at one or more locations a business within the state of Iowa for the sale at retail of any goods, wares, or merchandise of any nature or description.   2. A merchant engaging in business shall be presumed to be temporarily or intermittently in business unless it is the intention of such merchant to remain continuously in business at each location where the merchant is engaged in business within the state of Iowa as a merchant for a period of more than sixty days.   3. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to persons selling at wholesale to merchants, nor to transient vendors of drugs, nor to persons running a huckster wagon, or selling or distributing livestock feeds, fresh meats, fish, fruit, or vegetables, nor to persons selling their own work or production either by themselves or employees.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §81A.1]  C93, §9C.1  2017 Acts, ch 29, §5; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §2
IA Code § 9C.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9C - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS|Section 9C.2 - License required.

9C.2 License required.   It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant to sell, dispose of, or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise of any kind, nature or description, at any time or place within the state of Iowa, outside the limits of any city in the state of Iowa, or within the limits of any city in the state of Iowa that has not by ordinance provided for the licensing of transient merchants, unless such transient merchant has a valid license as provided in this chapter and has complied with the regulations set forth in this chapter.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §81A.2]  C93, §9C.2  2017 Acts, ch 29, §6
IA Code § 9C.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9C - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS|Section 9C.3 - Application for license.

9C.3 Application for license.   Any transient merchant desiring a transient merchant’s license shall at least ten days prior to the first day any sale is made, file with the secretary of state of the state of Iowa an application in writing duly verified by the person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association proposing to sell or offer to sell at retail any goods, wares, or merchandise, or to engage in or conduct a temporary or intermittent business for the sale at retail of any goods, wares, or merchandise. The application shall state the following facts:   1. The name, residence, and post office address of the person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association making the application, and if a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers thereof, and if a firm, partnership, or association and not a corporation, the names and addresses of all members thereof.   2. If the application be made by an agent, bailee, consignee, or employee, the application shall so state and set out the name and address of such agent, bailee, consignee, or employee and shall also set out the name and address of the owner of the goods, wares, and merchandise to be sold or offered for sale.   3. The application shall state whether or not the applicant has an Iowa retailers sales tax permit and if the applicant has such permit, shall state the number of such permit.   4. If the applicant be a corporation, the application shall state whether or not the applicant is an Iowa corporation or a foreign corporation, and if a foreign corporation, shall state whether or not such corporation is authorized to do business in Iowa.   5. The value of the goods to be sold or offered for sale or the average inventory to be carried by any such transient merchant engaging in or conducting an intermittent or temporary business as the case may be.   6. The date or dates upon which said goods, wares, or merchandise shall be sold or offered for sale, or the date or dates upon which it is the intention of the applicant to engage in or conduct a temporary or intermittent business.   7. The location and address where such goods, wares, or merchandise shall be sold or offered for sale, or such business engaged in or conducted.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §81A.3]  C93, §9C.3  2017 Acts, ch 29, §7; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §3, 4
IA Code § 9C.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9C - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS|Section 9C.5 - Issuance of license.

9C.5 Issuance of license.   Upon receiving an application for a transient merchant’s license, the secretary of state shall investigate or cause to be investigated, the reputation and character of the applicant. If, upon making such investigation, the secretary of state is satisfied that the statements and representations contained in the application are true, and that the applicant is of good reputation and character, and the holder of an Iowa retailer’s sales tax permit, and if a foreign corporation, has authority to do business in the state of Iowa, the secretary shall issue to the applicant a license as a transient merchant upon payment of the fee as herein prescribed for the period of time requested in said application and for use at the location and place where it is stated in said application the sale will be held or the business conducted, both of which shall be set out in said license. Such license shall be valid only for the period of time and at the location and place described therein.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §81A.5]  C93, §9C.5
IA Code § 9C.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 9C - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS|Section 9C.6 - License fee.

9C.6 License fee.   Prior to issuing the said transient merchant’s license, the secretary of state shall collect for the state of Iowa a license fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars for each day the applicant, as shown by the application, shall propose to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise, or for each day the applicant, as shown by the application, proposes to engage in and conduct a business as a transient merchant as the case may be.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §81A.6]  C93, §9C.6