A notary must always act as an impartial witness, ensuring that notarizations are performed without bias or favoritism. Notaries should not refuse services based on personal beliefs or charge extra fees beyond those allowed by law.
A notary must refuse to notarize a document that they know contains false information. It is unethical and illegal to participate in any form of fraud or misrepresentation.
It is both unethical and illegal for a notary to backdate a document. A notary must refuse such a request and explain that backdating is a violation of notarial law and could result in penalties.
It is unethical for a notary to notarize a document in which they have a direct financial interest. The notary should refuse to notarize to avoid a conflict of interest and maintain impartiality.
It is unethical and illegal for a notary to notarize a document without verifying the signer’s identity. The notary must refuse the request, regardless of any offers of extra payment or personal trust.
