Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

4 M.R.S. § 1908, under REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS.

4 M.R.S. § 1908

1. Basis to refuse. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:

A. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]

B. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]

2. Refusal permitted unless otherwise required. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.