In estate case 3982\/93, Judge Esther Covo gave a very broad interpretation to the definition of “bedridden.”<\/p>\n

She ruled that \u201cbedridden\u201d should be understood not only in its technical meaning, but should also include anyone who has difficulty in moving around. This may include, for example, an elderly person who has difficulty leaving his home due to his age or illness.<\/p>\n

Therefore, in cases where it appears that a person is unable to move around easily for any reason, the notary may be obliged to require a medical certificate before authenticating the person\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

In contrast, there are people with disabilities who claim that physical disability does not necessarily render a person to be cognitively impaired or incompetent and, therefore, physically disabled people should not be required to present a medical certificate. This stance, however, is not represented by the law or case precedent.<\/p>\n

Signature Authentication for a Mute, Deaf, or Blind Person<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Notary Regulations, if notarization is needed for a mute, deaf, or blind person, the notary public shall state this in the notarial certificate, and shall also state how he came to the conclusion that the mute, deaf, or blind person understands the meaning of his action.<\/p>\n

Fingerprint Instead of Signature<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If the notary public is convinced that the person standing before him does not know how to sign their name, then instead of a signature, the person standing before the notary must add their fingerprint.<\/p>\n

Notarized Signature authentication for people with disabilities \u2013 Summary<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

In conclusion, a notary public\u2019s responsibility when authenticating signatures is great and, therefore, he must add a medical certificate when authenticating the signature of someone who is hospitalized, elderly, or sick.<\/p>\n

In addition, if the signer is blind, mute, or deaf, the notary public must indicate this. He must also indicate the reason why he believes that the blind, mute, or deaf person understands the meaning of his action.<\/p>\n

Also, when a signer is illiterate, for example, and unable to sign documents, he must add his fingerprint instead.<\/p>\n

Contact a Notary Public to Authenticate Your Signature and Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you need a notary public to authenticate the signature of a person with or without disabilities, notarial translation, or any other type of notarial act, we are at your service. Call our law firm in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for help.<\/p>\n

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