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Statutes > Maryland > State-government > Title-18 > 18-113§ 18-113. Procedure in absence of notarial certificate.
(a) In general.- If a document presented for notarization does not contain a notarial certificate reflecting the taking of an oath or acknowledgment, a notary may nevertheless witness the signing of the document in the notary's official capacity, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Witnessing requirements.- A notary acting as a witness in the notary's official capacity under subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1) obtain satisfactory proof of the identity of the person signing the document;
(2) observe the signing of the document;
(3) date, sign, and seal or stamp the document; and
(4) record the act in the notary's fair register.
[1999, ch. 34, § 1.]
