Fully qualified to notarize if a witness is present
Disqualified from acting in that case
Qualified if the document is not real-estate related
Qualified if the interest is disclosed orally
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Misconduct & Prohibited Acts
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. Disqualified from acting in that case
Detailed Explanation
The booklet's disqualification discussion states the broad rule that if the notary is a party to or directly and pecuniarily interested in the transaction, the notary is not capable of acting in that case.
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