In Missouri, if health issues, disability, or age make it hard to sign your name, you can use a signature by mark—like an “X.” Under state law (§486.645 RSMo), this is a legal alternative to a written signature, as long as two witnesses are present and the notary certifies the mark. Learn what to expect before your notary appointment.

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