Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 194 § 194.255 — Notarial act in this state
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 194 ·
Oregon Code § 194.255·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Notarial act in this state.
(1) A notarial act may be performed in this state by:
(a) A notary
public;
(b) A judge of
this state or a clerk of a court of this state;
(c) A county
clerk or county employee with recording responsibilities designated by the
county; or
(d) Any other
individual authorized by the law of this state to perform the notarial act.
(2) Notarial acts
performed under ORS 194.260, 194.265, 194.270 or 194.275 have the same effect
as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.
(3) The signature
and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima
facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the
designated title.
(4) The signature
and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) of this section
conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial
act. [2013 c.219 §9]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 194.255
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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