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A Notary’s Guide To Different Kinds Of Signatures

Throughout human history, people have signed documents the same way: with pen and ink. Sometimes they wrote out their names. Sometimes they made a mark. But in the modern age, signatures can take on many different forms: handwritten, signature stamp, a digital certificate, a typed name on a pdf, a checked box on your Amazon order and more.

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A Guide To Notarizing For Physically Impaired Signers

If you're asked to notarize for someone who can't sign their name due to a physical condition, don't panic. Some states provide alternatives when notarizing for a physically impaired signer, including:

  • Powers of attorney

  • Representative signers

  • Signatures by mark

  • Having someone else sign at the impaired person’s direction

Let's take a look at some of these options below.

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