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Recognizing Notarizations In Federal And State Courts

Date: Dec. 6, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Judicial Branch Federal, State and Local Relations


RECOGNIZING NOTARIZATIONS IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS -- (House of Representatives - December 06, 2006)

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Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I too rise in support of this legislation which would require Federal and State courts to recognize the validity of a document notarized in other States. It has been clearly and accurately described. It would operate to smooth out evidentiary rules which would treat notarized documents differently from public documents.

Under section 1738 of title 28, Federal and State courts must recognize the official acts of State legislatures and courts. With respect to notarized documents, however, courts must determine whether they are authentic. This can delay court proceedings and negate the entire purpose of notarization, which is to authenticate the identity of the person signing the document.

The measure before us would make it easier for notarized documents to be admitted into evidence and thus speed up court proceedings. We on this side are in total agreement of that. I urge support of the legislation.

Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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