Notary Exam Question #042

General Information / Confict of Interest

What should a notary public do if they are unsure whether or not to notarize a document?

  • Proceed with the notarization to avoid delays
  • Consult the California Notary Handbook for guidance
  • Seek the advice of an attorney
  • Decline the notarization without seeking further guidance
  • Proceed with the notarization to avoid delays
  • Consult the California Notary Handbook for guidance
  • Seek the advice of an attorney
  • Decline the notarization without seeking further guidance
If in doubt as to whether or not to notarize, the notary public should seek the advice of an attorney
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If in doubt as to whether or not to notarize, the notary public should seek the advice of an attorney