A notary public may not refuse to notarize solely because they disagree with the document's content.

• A. False
• B. Not sure
• C. True
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (C)

Notarization hinges on neutrality and witness, not on judging the document’s contents. A notary’s job is to verify the signer’s identity, confirm they sign willingly, and apply the appropriate notarial form (acknowledgment or jurat). If these requirements are met, the notary should proceed even if they personally disagree with what the document says. The notary is not responsible for validating the document’s substance or truth, only for ensuring the signature is properly witnessed and the signing process is legitimate. They may refuse for other legitimate reasons—such as lack of proper identification, signs of coercion, or improper form—but not merely because of disagreement with the content.