Notarial ActsQuestion 33 of 100
For an acknowledgment, must the signer sign the document in the notary's presence?
a.Yes, always
b.Yes, unless the document is a deed
c.No; the signer may have signed earlier and simply acknowledges the signature before the notary
d.No; the signer need not appear at all
Explanation
In an acknowledgment the signer must personally appear and acknowledge signing, but the actual signature may have been made earlier. The signer must still be identified and personally present when acknowledging.
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