Power and authority generally

The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for: (1) Swearing witnesses; (2) Taking affidavits; (3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged. Amended by Act 2013, No. 492,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1901, No. 82, § 1, p. 148; 1905, No. 269, § 1, p. 687; C. & M. Dig., § 7970a; Pope's Dig., § 10363; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1405. The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for: (1) Swearing witnesses; (2) Taking affidavits; (3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged. Amended by Act 2013, No. 492,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1901, No. 82, § 1, p. 148; 1905, No. 269, § 1, p. 687; C. & M. Dig., § 7970a; Pope's Dig., § 10363; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1405.