[§456-22]  Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.  (a) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary public is not satisfied that:

     (1)  The person executing the document is competent or has the capacity to execute the document;

     (2)  The person's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or

     (3)  The notary public has proof of the signer's signature and identity or, if the person is a remotely located individual, satisfactory evidence of the identity under section 456-23.

     (b)  A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act unless the refusal is prohibited by any provision of law other than this chapter. [L 2020, c 54, pt of §2]