A Maine notary, authorized to perform remote notarizations, is physically located in their office in Augusta. They are asked to notarize a document for a signer who is currently traveling in France. According to Maine law, is this permissible?
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A
No, because the signer must be physically located within the United States.
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B
Yes, but only if the document relates to a transaction or property within Maine.
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C
No, because both the notary and the signer must be physically located in Maine.
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D
Yes, because the notary is physically located in Maine at the time of the notarial act.