Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-07
in effect44-06.1-07. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
1. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
a. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute
the record; or
b. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
2. Except as prohibited by law other than the provisions of this chapter, a notarial officer
may refuse to perform a notarial act.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t44c06-1.pdf#nameddest=44-06p1-07Fetched: 10/16/2026
