Yes, as long as the signer's employer vouches for the signature via phone.
Yes, provided the signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges that they executed the document.
No, the document must always be signed in the physical presence of the notary.
No, but the notary can perform a Jurat instead.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, provided the signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges that they executed the document.
Detailed Explanation
Acknowledgment signature timing. When preparing a certificate of acknowledgment, the document can be signed BEFORE the person brings it to the notary. The crucial requirement is that the signer must personally appear before the notary and 'acknowledge' that they executed the document. In contrast, a Jurat requires the signature to occur in the notary's presence.
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