Notaries should uphold the trust placed in them and maintain a professional manner.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only during business hours
• D. Only when performing certain acts

Answer: (A)

Notaries are charged with upholding public trust in the notarial act, which means acting with honesty, impartiality, and respect toward every signer, and following the law in every interaction. Maintaining a professional demeanor is required at all times, not just during certain acts or hours. If professionalism slips, it can undermine the reliability of notarizations and erode public confidence in the process. So, the statement is true. The other options imply limits that would weaken the duty and aren’t consistent with how notaries are expected to conduct themselves.