A Maine notary's spouse is the sole signatory on a document transferring ownership of a vehicle they personally own. The notary has no financial interest in the vehicle or the transaction. According to Maine law, what is the correct action for the notary to take?
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A
Notarize the signature, as the notary has no direct beneficial interest in the transaction.
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B
Refuse to notarize the signature because the notary's spouse is a party to the record.
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C
Notarize the signature but only after adding a statement disclosing the spousal relationship.
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D
Ask another notary in the office to perform the notarization as a professional courtesy.