(a) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of the Virgin Islands, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:(1) a notary public of the tribe;(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or(3) any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(1) a notary public of the tribe;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe; or
(3) any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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) or (2) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.