An attorney-in-fact (agent under a power of attorney) wants an acknowledgment on a real estate deed they signed on behalf of the principal. How should the notary handle the acknowledgment?
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A
Require the principal to appear and acknowledge the signature personally
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B
Acknowledge the attorney-in-fact, who personally appears and acknowledges signing in a representative capacity
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C
Refuse because powers of attorney cannot be notarized with an acknowledgment
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D
Require both the principal and the attorney-in-fact to appear together