Plain-Language Summary

Pennsylvania law Sections 6105-6107 establish the legal validity of notary public acts, certified records, and local government ordinances as evidence in court. Notary acts, including foreign notaries, are recognized as proof of their contents, and certified records are admissible in legal proceedings. Additionally, municipal ordinances are subject to judicial notice, meaning courts automatically recognize their validity.

Frequently Asked Questions

All official acts, protests, and attestations of notaries public, including those related to bills and promissory notes, are recognized as valid evidence in Pennsylvania courts.

Yes, foreign notary acts are considered prima facie evidence if properly authenticated according to Pennsylvania law.

Yes, certified exemplifications of public records are legally admissible as evidence in Pennsylvania.

Yes, municipal ordinances are judicially noticed by courts, and they may obtain copies or information as needed for legal proceedings.