Government Code section 8232.1

(a)

A notarial act performed in another state shall be afforded the same legal effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in that state is performed by any of the following:

(1)

A notary public of that state.

(2)

A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state.

(3)

Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.

(b)

(1)The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(2)

The signature and title of a notarial officer described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

Source: Section 8232.1, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8232.­1.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

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