(a) Effect.-- A notarial act performed under Federal law has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act performed under Federal law is performed by any of the following: (1) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court. (2) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under Federal law. (3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas. (4) An individual authorized by Federal law to perform the notarial act. (b) Prima facie evidence.-- The signature and title of an individual acting under Federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that: (1) the signature is genuine; and (2) the individual holds the designated title. (c) Conclusive determination.-- The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1), (2) or (3) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
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