Notarial ActsQuestion 43 of 100
What should a notary do when presented with a document that has blank spaces to be filled in later?
a.Refuse to notarize until the blanks are completed or the signer strikes them out
b.Notarize it and fill in the blanks later
c.Sign as a witness instead
d.Ignore the blanks
Explanation
A notary should decline to notarize a document that is obviously incomplete, because open blanks invite later fraud. The signer must complete or line through the blanks before the notarization proceeds.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8214.1Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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