Colorado § 24-21-509 - Signature if individual unable to sign.
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§ 24-21-509. Signature if individual unable to sign.
(1) If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may, in the presence of the notarial officer, direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import under or near the signature.
(2) A notary public may use signals or electronic or mechanical means to take an acknowledgment from, administer an oath or affirmation to, or otherwise communicate with any individual in the presence of the notary public when it appears that the individual is unable to communicate verbally or in writing.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 791, § 2, effective July 1, 2018.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-21-509 ("Signature if individual unable to sign.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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