A signer is wheelchair bound and can only move her mouth; therefore, she is not able to sign a document. What options do we have to get the document notarized? — C.D., Kansas
Kansas Notary laws do not contain procedures for special signing situations such as this, but an attorney who specializes in disability rights law could be consulted for any options that may be available. As a Notary, your best course of action is to encourage the signer to consult with an attorney.
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