If an Indiana notary performs an acknowledgment but forgets to ask the signer to acknowledge execution, has a valid notarial act been completed?
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A
Yes, as long as the notary signed the certificate, the act is complete
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B
No, asking the signer to acknowledge execution is an essential step — without it, the act is defective
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C
Yes, because the notary's presence is the only required element
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D
No, but the defect can be cured by the signer signing a separate affidavit later