§ 46-1-14. Entries in journal.

(1) For every notarial act, the notary may record the following information in the journal at the time of notarization:

(a) the date and time of day of the notarial act;

(b) the type of notarial act;

(c) a description of the document or proceeding;

(d) the signature and printed name and address of each person for whom a notarial act is performed;

(e) the evidence of identity of each person for whom a notarial act is performed, in the form of:

(i) a statement that the person is "personally known" to the notary;

(ii) a description of the identification document, its issuing agency, its serial or identification number, and its date of issuance or expiration; or

(iii) the signature and printed name and address of a credible witness swearing or affirming to the person's identity; and

(f) the fee, if any, charged for the notarial act.

(2) A notary may record in the journal the circumstances in refusing to perform or complete a notarial act.

Amended by Chapter 21, 2006 General Session