Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.
Del. Code tit. 29, § 4322
in effect(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that all of the following apply:
(1) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record.
(2) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this subchapter.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/sc02/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
