A South Carolina notary is asked by their brother to notarize a vehicle title transfer, where the brother is selling a car to a third party. The notary has no financial stake in the sale. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding this situation?
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A
The notary should notarize the document, as they are not a party to the transaction and have no beneficial interest.
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B
The notary is strictly prohibited from notarizing for any family member, regardless of the circumstances.
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C
The notary can only notarize for a family member if a credible witness is present.
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D
The notary must refuse because notarizing for relatives is always a conflict of interest.