If a person is able to make a mark on a document, the notarization forms should reflect that the person is signing by a mark. In such instances, an attorney may require the presence of at least ______ impartial witnesses to witness the signing by mark, and the notarial certificate will be drafted to reflect their presence.

• A. Two
• B. One
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (A)

When a person cannot sign their name and signs by mark, the notarial process relies on independent verification. Texas requires two impartial witnesses to witness the signing by mark, and the notarial certificate is drafted to show that those two witnesses were present. This setup provides a reliable check that the mark indeed represents the signer and helps prevent fraud or misrepresentation. Having only one witness would not meet the standard verification, while three or four witnesses goes beyond what the rule requires. The witnesses’ presence is essential, and the certificate will clearly reflect that two impartial witnesses witnessed the signing by mark.