Section 21-14-104 - Power and authority generally

The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for:(1) Swearing witnesses;(2) Taking affidavits;(3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and(4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged.Amended by Act 2013, No. 492,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1901, No. 82, § 1, p. 148; 1905, No. 269, § 1, p. 687; C. & M. Dig., § 7970a; Pope's Dig., § 10363; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1405.