Section 147.07 | Powers - jurisdiction.
Effective:
September 20, 2019
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 263 - 132nd General Assembly
A notary public may, throughout the state, administer oaths required or authorized by law, take and certify depositions, and take and certify acknowledgments of deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney, and other instruments of writing. In taking depositions, a notary public shall have the power that is by law vested in judges of county courts to compel the attendance of witnesses and punish them for refusing to testify. Sheriffs and constables are required to serve and return all process issued by notaries public in the taking of depositions.
Available Versions of this Section
- August 23, 1977 – Amended by House Bill 154, 112th General Assembly [ View August 23, 1977 Version ]
- September 20, 2019 – Amended by Senate Bill 263, 132nd General Assembly [ View September 20, 2019 Version ]