Section 3--509. Protest; Noting for Protest.

(1) A protest is a certificate of dishonor made under the hand and
seal of a United States consul or vice consul or a notary public or
other person authorized to certify dishonor by the law of the place
where dishonor occurs. It may be made upon information satisfactory to
such person.

(2) The protest must identify the instrument and certify either that
due presentment has been made or the reason why it is excused and that
the instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment.

(3) The protest may also certify that notice of dishonor has been
given to all parties or to specified parties.

(4) Subject to subsection (5) any necessary protest is due by the time
that notice of dishonor is due.

(5) If, before protest is due, an instrument has been noted for
protest by the officer to make protest, the protest may be made at any
time thereafter as of the date of the noting.