§ 32-3-113 — Signature if principal unable to sign

(a) If a principal is physically unable to sign a record,
the principal may:
(i) In the presence of the notarial officer and one
(1) witness unaffected by the record, direct the witness to sign
the principal's name on the record. The notarial officer shall
insert "Signature affixed by (name of witness) at the direction
of (name of principal)" or words of similar import under or near
the signature; or
(ii) In the presence of the notarial officer and two
(2) witnesses unaffected by the record, direct the notarial
officer to sign the principal's name on the record. The notarial
officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of notarial
officer) at the direction of (name of principal) in the presence
of (names of two witnesses)" or other words of similar import
under or near the signature.
(b) A notarial officer may use signals or electronic or
mechanical means to take an acknowledgment from, administer an
oath or affirmation to, or otherwise communicate with any
principal or witness in the presence of the officer when it
appears that the principal or witness is unable to communicate
orally or in writing.
(c) A notarial officer shall identify any witness through
satisfactory evidence and a notary public's journal shall
reflect an entry for both the principal and all witnesses
involved in the notarial act.