ORS 194.245: Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.

(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; (b) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or (c) The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual. (2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. [2013 c.219 §7]