The power and authority of a notary public shall be coextensive with the state for:
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(1) Swearing witnesses;
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(2) Taking affidavits;
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(3) Taking depositions under Rule 28 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and
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(4) Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing and authorized by law to be acknowledged.