Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-104: Power and authority generally

The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for:

(1) Swearing witnesses;

(2) Taking affidavits;

(3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and

(4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged.