A
It is only prohibited for real estate documents
B
It is expensive to do so
C
There is no such prohibition
D
They have a direct interest as the signer — they cannot serve as both notary and principal
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Correct Answer
D. They have a direct interest as the signer — they cannot serve as both notary and principal
Detailed Explanation
A notary may not notarize their own signature. By signing a document as a principal, the notary has a direct interest in the transaction, which prohibits them from also serving as the notarizing officer (GC 8224).
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