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Theoretically, yes. Notaries have the authority to administer oaths within their state of commission. Since the president is always sworn in at the White House, only a Notary Public of the District of Colombia could swear him in.
The presidential oath has only been administered once by a notary, for Chester Arthur, by his father who was a notary public. However, there was some debate as to whether or not a state notary had the authority to swear in a federal official, and so the oath was readministered by the chief justice upon Chester Arthur's return to Washington.
So the issue has never been really established, but in theory, since a notary has authority to administer oaths within his or her state for any purpose, the president could be sworn in by a notary.
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Who said you do swear that you will faithfully execute the office of president?
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What historical document does each president swear to protect preserve and defend?
oath of office
Which president had the oath of office administered to him by his father?
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It is mandatory for presidents to swear on a bible but it is mandatory for them to take the oath?
no because after noon on inauguration by law the elect is president
Which US president was first to attend public school?
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