(a) (Reserved). (b) Effect.-- (1) This subsection applies to a notarial act: (i) performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state; or (ii) performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization. (2) A notarial act under paragraph (1) has the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth. (c) Conclusive establishment.-- If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established. (d) Prima facie evidence.-- The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection (c) are prima facie evidence that: (1) the signature is genuine; and (2) the individual holds the designated title. (e) Hague Convention.-- (1) This subsection applies to an apostille which is: (i) in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961; and (ii) issued by a foreign state party to the Hague Convention. (2) An apostille under paragraph (1) conclusively establishes that: (i) the signature of the notarial officer is genuine; and (ii) the notarial officer holds the indicated office. (f) Consular authentications.-- (1) This subsection applies to a consular authentication: (i) issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas; and (ii) attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed. (2) A consular authentication under paragraph (1) conclusively establishes that: (i) the signature of the notarial officer is genuine; and (ii) the notarial officer holds the indicated office. (g) Definition.-- As used in this section, the term "foreign state" means a government other than the United States, a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.
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