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
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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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