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Section 32-3-113 - Signature if Principal Unable to Sign

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32-3-113. Signature if principal unable to sign. (a) If a principal is physically unable to sign a record, the principal may: (i) In the presence of the notarial officer and one (1) witness unaffected by the record, direct the witness to sign the principal's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert 'Signature affixed by (name of witness) at the direction of (name of principal)' or words of similar import under or near the signature; or (ii) In the presence of the notarial officer and two (2) witnesses unaffected by the record, direct the notarial officer to sign the principal's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert 'Signature affixed by (name of notarial officer) at the direction of (name of principal) in the presence of (names of two witnesses)' or other words of similar import under or near the signature. (b) A notarial officer may use signals or electronic or mechanical means to take an acknowledgment from, administer an oath or affirmation to, or otherwise communicate with any principal or witness in the presence of the officer when it appears that the principal or witness is unable to communicate orally or in writing.

h or affirmation to, or otherwise communicate with any principal or witness in the presence of the officer when it appears that the principal or witness is unable to communicate orally or in writing. (c) A notarial officer shall identify any witness through satisfactory evidence and a notary public's journal shall reflect an entry for both the principal and all witnesses involved in the notarial act.