Which of the following best describes ethical conduct for a notary when asked to notarize a document they do not understand?
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A
Proceed if the signer seems knowledgeable
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B
Refuse to notarize until they understand the type of notarial act required
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C
Notarize and add a disclaimer that they did not understand the document
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D
Ask the signer to explain the document and then proceed