The notary may do so because acknowledgments and attestation clauses are equivalent.
The notary may only do so if two witnesses are absent.
The booklet cautions that an acknowledgment of a will is not equivalent to an attestation clause.
The notary must refuse every notarial act involving wills.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Powers & Duties of Notary
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. The booklet cautions that an acknowledgment of a will is not equivalent to an attestation clause.
Detailed Explanation
Wills are a classic exam caution. In the booklet’s "Professional Conduct" section, a notary is cautioned not to execute an acknowledgment of the execution of a will because such an acknowledgment cannot be deemed equivalent to an attestation clause. For contrast, the caution is not that every will-related notarization is forbidden; the danger is treating acknowledgment as a substitute for witness attestation.
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