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

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If in doubt as to whether or not to notarize, the notary public should seek the advice of an attorney