Md. Code, State Government § 18-207
Md. Code, State Government § 18-207
in effectUnless otherwise prohibited by law, a notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
(1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(2) the individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg§ion=18-207&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
