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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public who is asked to notarize a document they believe is fraudulent MUST:

A

Notify the Secretary of State immediately

B

Notarize it — the signer's intent is not the notary's concern

C

Refuse the notarization

D

Stamp it 'Suspicious' and proceed

Correct Answer

C. Refuse the notarization

AI Explanation

A notary may — and should — refuse to perform a notarial act when they have reasonable grounds to suspect the document or transaction is fraudulent. Proceeding with a notarization known to be fraudulent constitutes misconduct.

Misconduct/Fees Question #413
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