Uniform Law on Notarial Acts

ORS 194.245
Authority to refuse to perform notarial act


(1)

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;

(b)

The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or

(c)

The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual.

(2)

A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. [2013 c.219 §7]

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May 26, 2023