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ND HB1207
Bill
Status
4/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Klemin
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AI Summary
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Notarial acts performed by notary officers from bordering states have the same legal effect as acts performed by North Dakota notary officers if the bordering state grants reciprocal authority to North Dakota notaries.
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Notary stamps must be circular (up to 1 5/8 inches in diameter) or rectangular (up to 7/8 inches vertically by 2 5/8 inches horizontally), include "State of North Dakota" and "Notary Public," and be surrounded by a border.
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Civil penalties collected by the secretary of state for notary violations (not to exceed $500) must be deposited into the secretary of state's general services operating fund.
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The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public (effective after July 31, 2013) allowing individuals to verify notary authority and indicating which notaries perform notarial acts on electronic records.
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Section 1 regarding reciprocal notarial acts with bordering states is declared an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Notary stamps, the use of civil penalties collected by the secretary of state, and implementation of a notary public database; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/11
4/12/2013