DIRECT ANSWER

What If a Signer Cannot Write?

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HOW TO HANDLE IT.

Tell the drafter and notary what the signer can physically do before the meeting. For an authentic act, Article 1833 says the notary must cause a party unable to sign their name to affix a mark; other documents may have their own formalities.

OFFICIAL SOURCES.

NEXT STEP

CHECK THE DETAILS.

Confirm the document, signer, ID, witness, and location details before a signing.

DIRECTORY & GUIDES

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

Notaries listed here are independent professionals. A time request is not a booking; the notary must confirm availability, fees, and the appointment directly. Listings do not imply our endorsement.

Guides are general information, not legal advice. Public landmarks are orientation points, not a notary office or an approved signing venue. Confirm current requirements with the receiving party.