53-504. Notarial acts in this state; who may perform. (a) A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:

(1) A notary public of this state;

(2) a judge, clerk or deputy clerk of any court of this state;

(3) a county clerk or deputy county clerk;

(4) an election commissioner or assistant election commissioner; or

(5) any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

(b) Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in K.S.A. 53-506, and amendments thereto, shall have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

(c) The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.

History: L. 1984, ch. 201, § 3; L. 1998, ch. 81, § 3; July 1.