Questions: When somebody is physically unable to sign a document, under what conditions may it be notarized? A. This is not allowable under Arkansas law. B. When there are two disinterested witnesses present. C. When the document is signed by a family member. D. No witnesses are required, the signer just needs to give permission to the notary.

When somebody is physically unable to sign a document, under what conditions may it be notarized?
A. This is not allowable under Arkansas law.
B. When there are two disinterested witnesses present.
C. When the document is signed by a family member.
D. No witnesses are required, the signer just needs to give permission to the notary.
Transcript text: When somebody is physically unable to sign a document, under what conditions may it be notarized? A. This is not allowable under Arkansas law. B. When there are two disinterested witnesses present. C. When the document is signed by a family member. D. No witnesses are required, the signer just needs to give permission to the notary.
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The answer is B: When there are two disinterested witnesses present.

Explanation for each option:

A. This is not allowable under Arkansas law.

  • This option is incorrect. Arkansas law does allow for notarization of documents when the signer is physically unable to sign, provided certain conditions are met.

B. When there are two disinterested witnesses present.

  • This option is correct. According to Arkansas law, if a person is physically unable to sign a document, the document can still be notarized if the person directs another individual to sign on their behalf in the presence of the notary and two disinterested witnesses. The witnesses must not have any interest in the document being signed.

C. When the document is signed by a family member.

  • This option is incorrect. While a family member might be able to sign on behalf of the physically unable person, the presence of two disinterested witnesses is still required to ensure the validity and impartiality of the notarization process.

D. No witnesses are required, the signer just needs to give permission to the notary.

  • This option is incorrect. Arkansas law requires the presence of two disinterested witnesses in addition to the notary to ensure that the process is conducted fairly and without any undue influence.

In summary, the correct condition under which a document may be notarized when the signer is physically unable to sign is when there are two disinterested witnesses present.

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