A Missouri notary is presented with a document for notarization in which they are named as a party. The document is a bill of sale for a vehicle the notary is selling to a friend. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the notary to take?
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A
Notarize the document, but note the relationship in the journal.
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B
Proceed with the notarization since the fee will not exceed the statutory limit.
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C
Refuse to notarize the document due to a disqualifying interest.
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D
Ask a family member who is also a notary to perform the notarization.