FREE GA Notary Ethical Considerations and Responsibilities Questions and Answers
What is considered a conflict of interest for a notary public?
Notarizing a document for a family member is considered a conflict of interest due to the potential for bias and lack of impartiality.
If a notary is asked to perform a notarial act for a document that they have a personal interest in, what should they do?
A notary should refuse to notarize documents in which they have a personal interest to avoid any appearance of bias or conflict of interest.
What should a notary do if they are approached by a signer who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
If a signer appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the notary should refuse to perform the notarial act to ensure the signer's actions are voluntary and informed.
What is a notary's duty if they are presented with a document that they believe to be fraudulent?
A notary should refuse to notarize any document they believe to be fraudulent to avoid becoming complicit in a fraudulent act.
How should a notary handle a situation where they know a signer is unable to understand the document due to a language barrier?
If a signer has a language barrier, the notary should use an interpreter to ensure the signer understands the document, provided the interpreter does not have a conflict of interest.