Legislation
State: Indiana
Signed: March 26, 2014
Effective: July 01, 2014
Chapter: Public Law 174
SummaryHouse Bill 1041 adds to the list certain members of the Indiana National Guard who may take acknowledgments and administer oaths in matters related to the service of an active or reserve duty member of the Guard.
AffectsAmends Section 33-42-4-1 of the Indiana Code.
ChangesAuthorizes the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, specific active duty members, reserve duty members, or civilian employees of the Indiana National Guard designated by the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, to take acknowledgments and administer oaths for any purpose related to the service of an active or reserve duty member of the Indiana National Guard.
AnalysisMost states list in statute the public officials and individuals who are authorized to perform notarial functions. Indiana has such a statute. House Bill 1041 adds to the list certain members of the Indiana National Guard who may take acknowledgments and administer oaths. The statute clarifies that the power to take acknowledgments and administer oaths pertains only to purposes related to the service of an active or reserve duty member of the Guard. The Guard members may not perform notarial functions more broadly throughout the state in the same manner as Notaries Public.