Ohio Notary Practice Exam

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Can a notary take an acknowledgement of a person who cannot sign his name?

Yes, they can sign with an "X" in the presence of two witnesses
No
Yes, but only with one witness
Yes, if they can provide a thumbprint instead

The correct answer is: Yes, they can sign with an "X" in the presence of two witnesses

A notary can take an acknowledgement of a person who cannot sign their name by having them sign with an "X" in the presence of two witnesses. This is known as a "mark" and is a valid way for non-English speakers or those with physical disabilities to sign legal documents. However, it is important to make sure the two witnesses are present and can provide their own signatures to validate the mark. Option B is incorrect because it wrongly states that a notary cannot acknowledge a person who cannot sign their name at all. Option C is incorrect because it limits the number of witnesses to one, instead of the required two. Option D is incorrect because while a thumbprint can be used as identification, it cannot replace a signature.