Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

53-5a08. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act. (a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that the: (1) Individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or (2) individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by the law of this state or by federal law. (c) This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022. History: L. 2021, ch. 64, § 8; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026