A notary public in Kentucky is asked to notarize a document for their sibling. Which ethical guideline should the notary follow?
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A
Notarize the document as long as the sibling presents valid identification
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B
Charge a higher fee for notarizing documents for family members
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C
Notarize the document without concern, as family members are exempt from conflict of interest rules
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D
Refuse to notarize the document due to a potential conflict of interest