An Arizona notary inadvertently performs a notarization for an individual using a fraudulent ID that was visually convincing. The notarization facilitates a fraudulent real estate transfer. Is the notary liable?
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A
Yes, always liable regardless of how convincing the fake ID was
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B
The notary may have a defense if they exercised reasonable care in examining the ID — liability depends on whether the notary met the standard of care for identity verification
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C
No, the fraudster bears full liability and the notary is completely shielded
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D
Yes, criminal liability only — no civil liability applies