The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for:
(1) Swearing witnesses;
(2) Taking affidavits;
(3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and
(4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 21 - Public Officers and Employees
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 21-14-101. Appointment and commission
§ 21-14-102. Change of residence
§ 21-14-103. Change in personal information
§ 21-14-104. Power and authority generally
§ 21-14-105. Administration of oaths
§ 21-14-106. Acknowledgments and authentications
§ 21-14-108. Expiration date of commission
§ 21-14-109. Performance of duties for corporation
§ 21-14-110. Admissibility of acknowledged instruments
§ 21-14-111. Unlawful act — Penalty — Definition
§ 21-14-112. Denial or revocation of notary public commission