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IN Code § 33-42-0.5-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-25. "Record"

Sec. 25. "Record" means retrievable information that is:(1) memorialized upon a tangible medium; or(2) stored electronically.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.32.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-26. "Remote Notarial Act"

Sec. 26. "Remote notarial act" means a notarial act described in section 18(1) through 18(5) of this chapter:(1) performed through audio visual communication; and(2) involving an electronic record.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.33.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-27. "Remote Notary Public"

Sec. 27. "Remote notary public" means a notary public who is authorized by the secretary of state to perform a remote notarial act under IC 33-42-17.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.34.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-28. "Remote Presentation"

Sec. 28. "Remote presentation" means an electronic transmission:(1) by a principal;(2) to a remote notary public; and(3) of an image:(A) of a credential; and(B) that is of sufficient quality to allow for use of the image in credential analysis to identify the principal.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.35.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-29. "Sign"

Sec. 29. "Sign" means:(1) to adopt or execute a record with a tangible symbol; or(2) to:(A) associate with; or(B) attach to;a record an electronic process, sound, or symbol;with the intent to adopt or authenticate the record.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.36.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-30. "Signature"

Sec. 30. "Signature" means a tangible symbol or an electronic process, sound, or symbol that evidences the signing of a record.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.37.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-31. "Stamping Device"

Sec. 31. "Stamping device" means:(1) a physical device capable of affixing or embossing a tangible record with an official seal; or(2) an electronic device or process capable of pairing an electronic seal with an electronic record.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.38.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-32. "State"

Sec. 32. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.39.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-33. "Surety"

Sec. 33. "Surety" means an entity that:(1) is licensed or authorized to do the business described in subdivision (2) in Indiana; and(2) guarantees the legal liability of a notary public for:(A) debt;(B) default; or(C) failure to perform a duty of a notary public.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.40.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-34. "Technology"

Sec. 34. "Technology" means an application, a device, or a program that allows a notarial officer to perform a:(1) notarial act electronically; or(2) remote notarial act.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.41.
IN Code § 33-42-0.5-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 0.5. Definitions|33-42-0.5-35. "Verification on an Oath or Affirmation"

Sec. 35. "Verification on an oath or affirmation" means a declaration that a statement in a record is true.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.42.
IN Code § 33-42-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 5. Authority of Township Trustee to Perform Notarial Acts|33-42-5-1. Authorization; Recording

Sec. 1. A township trustee may perform any act that a notary public may perform in Indiana. Acknowledgments to deeds or other instruments taken by a trustee shall be recorded as if the acknowledgments had been acknowledged before a notary public.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-8-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 5. Authority of Township Trustee to Perform Notarial Acts|33-42-5-2. Seal; Requirements

Sec. 2. Before a trustee may perform a notarial act, the trustee must obtain a seal that can stamp upon paper a distinct impression that indicates the trustee's official character, along with any other information that the trustee chooses. A notarial act of a trustee that is not attested by a seal is void.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-8-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 5. Authority of Township Trustee to Perform Notarial Acts|33-42-5-3. Appendage of Trustee's Date of Election

Sec. 3. When signing any certificate of acknowledgment, jurat, or other official document, the trustee must append to it the trustee's date of election as a trustee.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-8-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 5. Authority of Township Trustee to Perform Notarial Acts|33-42-5-4. Prohibition on Collecting Fee

Sec. 4. A trustee may not receive a fee for performing a notarial act.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-8-4.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 5. Authority of Township Trustee to Perform Notarial Acts|33-42-5-5. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 5. A trustee may not perform an act that is prohibited to a notary public.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-8-5.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 6. Federal Land Bank Employees Acting as Notaries in Certain Transactions|33-42-6-1. Federal Land Bank Association Managers, Officers, and Employees as Notary Public

Sec. 1. The manager, officers, and employees of a federal land bank association located in Indiana may become and act as a notary public in the business of the association to take acknowledgments of deeds and real estate mortgages and to take and certify affidavits.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-5-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.112.
IN Code § 33-42-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 7. Acknowledgment of Lot Sales by a Notary Who Is a Member of Cemetery Association|33-42-7-1. Stockholder or Officer of a Cemetery Association as Notary

Sec. 1. A notary public who is a stockholder or an officer of a cemetery association whose rules or constitution prohibit an officer or a stockholder from becoming a beneficiary from the sale of lots by the cemetery association may take acknowledgments of sales of lots.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-6-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
IN Code § 33-42-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-1. Notary Public Appointments; Notarial Acts

Sec. 1. (a) The governor may appoint a notary public if the public interest would be promoted by the appointment.(b) A notarial officer may perform notarial acts.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.43.
IN Code § 33-42-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-2. Determination of Identity of Signatory; Authenticity of Copy

Sec. 2. (a) A notarial officer who:(1) takes an acknowledgment of a record;(2) takes a verification of statement on an oath or affirmation; or(3) attests or witnesses to a signature;shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, that the individual appearing before the notarial officer has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.(b) A notarial officer who attests to or certifies a copy of a record or item shall verify that the copy is an accurate, full, and true reproduction or transcription of the record or item.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.44.
IN Code § 33-42-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-3. Personal Appearance

Sec. 3. If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the declarant or signatory shall appear personally before the notarial officer.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18.
IN Code § 33-42-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-4. Authentication of Individual's Identity

Sec. 4. (a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of an individual's identity if the:(1) individual is personally known to the notarial officer; or(2) notarial officer has transacted sufficient, prior business with the individual to know the individual's identity.(b) If a notarial officer does not have personal knowledge of an individual's identity, the notarial officer may authenticate the identity of the individual through one (1) of the following means:(1) An inspection of any of the following that, if expired, has not been expired for more than three (3) years:(A) The individual's passport.(B) The individual's driver's license.(C) The individual's government issued identification card.(D) A credential that:(i) is not described in clauses (A) through (C);(ii) is government issued; and(iii) contains a photograph of the individual.(2) A verification on an oath or affirmation by a credible witness who:(A) personally:(i) appears before the notarial officer; and(ii) is personally known by the notarial officer; or(B) is identified to the notarial officer by a credential described in subdivision (1).(c) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional identification or information before performing a notarial act.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.45.
IN Code § 33-42-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-5. Refusal to Perform Notarial Act

Sec. 5. (a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:(1) the individual executing the record is competent; or(2) the individual's execution of the record is being done knowingly or voluntarily.(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless the refusal is prohibited by law.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18.
IN Code § 33-42-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-6. Appointed or Designated Signatory

Sec. 6. (a) A principal may appoint or direct another individual to sign a record if the principal is physically unable to sign the record personally.(b) A notarial officer shall note the principal's use of an appointed or designated signatory on any record executed in the manner described in subsection (a) by:(1) clearly labeling the appointee or designee's signature;(2) clearly labeling the name of the principal; and(3) including or using language that conveys the principal's intent to use an appointed or designated signatory.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.46.
IN Code § 33-42-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-7. Performance of Notarial Act; Evidence of Authenticity

Sec. 7. (a) A notarial act may be performed by the following individuals:(1) Notaries public.(2) An official court reporter acting under IC 33-41-1-6.(3) Judges and justices of Indiana courts.(4) The secretary of state.(5) The clerk of the supreme court.(6) Mayors, clerks, clerk-treasurers of towns and cities, township trustees, in their respective towns, cities, and townships.(7) Clerks of circuit courts and master commissioners in their respective counties.(8) Judges of United States district courts of Indiana, in their respective jurisdictions.(9) United States commissioners appointed for any United States district court of Indiana, in their respective jurisdictions.(10) A precinct election officer (as defined in IC 3-5-2-40.1) and an absentee voter board member appointed under IC 3-11-10 or IC 3-11.5-4, for any purpose authorized under IC 3.(11) A member of the Indiana election commission, a co-director of the election division, or an employee of the election division as defined under IC 3-6-4.2.(12) County auditors in their respective counties.(13) County recorders in their respective counties.(14) Any member of the Indiana general assembly anywhere in Indiana.(15) The adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, specific active duty members, reserve duty members, or civilian employees of the Indiana National Guard designated by the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard for any purpose related to the service of an active duty or reserve member of the Indiana National Guard.(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in Indiana is prima facie evidence of the fact that:(1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.47; P.L.185-2021, SEC.59.
IN Code § 33-42-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-8. Notarial Acts in Another State

Sec. 8. (a) A notarial act performed in another state is presumed valid and has the same effect as a notarial act performed by a notarial officer of Indiana if the notarial act performed in the other state is performed by:(1) a notary public of the other state;(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of the other state; or(3) any other individual authorized by the law of the other state to perform notarial acts.(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state is prima facie evidence of the fact that:(1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.(c) The signature of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) conclusively establishes the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.48.
IN Code § 33-42-9-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-9. Notarial Acts in Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Jurisdiction

Sec. 9. (a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe is presumed valid and has the same effect as a notarial act performed by a notarial officer of Indiana if the notarial act is:(1) performed within the territory of the Indian tribe; and(2) performed by:(A) a notary public of the Indian tribe;(B) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of the Indian tribe; or(C) any other individual authorized by the laws of the Indian 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 are prima facie evidence of the fact that:(1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.49.
IN Code § 33-42-9-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-10. Notarial Acts Under Federal Law

Sec. 10. (a) A notarial act performed under federal law shall be presumed valid and has the same effect as a notarial act performed by a notarial officer of Indiana if the notarial act performed under federal law is performed by:(1) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;(2) an individual who is authorized to perform the notarial act under federal law and is:(A) presently serving in the armed forces of the United States; or(B) performing duties under the authority of the armed forces of the United States;(3) an individual designated as a notarial officer by the United States Department of State for the purpose of performing notarial acts overseas;(4) a commissioned officer with the rank of:(A) second lieutenant or higher in the active service of the:(i) United States Army;(ii) United States Marine Corps; or(iii) United States Air Force; or(B) ensign or higher in the active service of the:(i) United States Coast Guard; or(ii) United States Navy; or(5) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.(b) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority while performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence of the fact that:(1) the signature is genuine; and(2) the individual holds the designated title.(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.50; P.L.215-2018(ss), SEC.14.
IN Code § 33-42-9-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 9. Notarial Acts|33-42-9-11. Notarial Acts in Foreign Jurisdiction

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "foreign" means a government other than the United States, a state, or a federally recognized Indian tribe.(b) If a notarial act is performed under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of:(1) a foreign state;(2) a constituent component of a foreign state; or(3) an international or multinational governmental organization;the notarial act is presumed valid and has the same effect as a notarial act performed by a notarial officer of Indiana.(c) If evidence of authority and title of office appear in a digest of law or comparable listing, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.(d) The signature and official seal of an individual holding an office described in subsection (c) are prima facie evidence of the authenticity of:(1) the signature; and(2) the title of the office holder.(e) An apostille in the form:(1) prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961; and(2) issued by a foreign state that is a party to the convention described in subdivision (1);establishes that the signature of the officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.(f) A consular authentication:(1) issued by an individual designated as a notarizing officer:(A) by the United States Department of State; and(B) for notarial acts performed overseas; and(2) affixed or attached to the record associated with the execution of a notarial act;conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the indicated office.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.51.
IN Code § 33-42-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 10. Official Seals and Stamping Devices|33-42-10-2. Official Seal

Sec. 2. (a) The official seal of a notary public must include the following:(1) The words "notary public".(2) The words "state of Indiana".(3) The word "seal".(4) The name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the notary public's commission certificate.(5) The words "commission number" followed by the commission number of the notary public.(6) The words "my commission expires" followed by the expiration date of the notary public's commission.(b) The seal described in subsection (a) must be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed, attached, or associated.(c) The seal described in subsection (a) may include any other information chosen by the notary public to be included on the seal.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.19.
IN Code § 33-42-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 10. Official Seals and Stamping Devices|33-42-10-3. Security of Stamping Device

Sec. 3. (a) A notary public is responsible for the security of any stamping device used for notarial acts by the notary public.(b) A notary public shall not allow any other person to make use of the stamping device used by the notary public.(c) Upon the:(1) expiration;(2) resignation; or(3) revocation;of the notary public's commission, the notary public shall damage, deface, destroy, erase, or secure the stamping device in a manner that precludes any further use of the stamping device.(d) Upon the:(1) adjudication of incompetency; or(2) death;of a notary public, the notary public's guardian or personal representative shall preclude any further use of the stamping device by disabling the stamping device as described in subsection (c).(e) If a stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or notary public's guardian or personal representative shall promptly notify the secretary of state's office upon learning of the loss or theft.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.54.
IN Code § 33-42-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 10. Official Seals and Stamping Devices|33-42-10-4. Effect of Official Seal

Sec. 4. A notary public's official seal, when properly:(1) executed; and(2) affixed, associated, or attached to a record;shall make the record self-authenticating for the purpose of a court proceeding.As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.19.