Notarial act in this state

53-5a10. Notarial act in this state. (a) A notarial act may be performed in this state by: (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) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. (c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) or (a)(4) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. (d) This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022. History: L. 2021, ch. 64, § 10; 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