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When may a notary acknowledge a blank document?

  1. Never

  2. When the document will be filled out immediately after

  3. Only if the notary trusts the person providing the document

  4. When the document is a lease or mortgage

The correct answer is: Never

A notary may NEVER acknowledge a blank document, meaning a document that is blank or missing required information. This is because the notary's role is to verify the identity of the person signing the document and ensure that they are signing it of their own free will. If the document is blank, the notary cannot verify the identity of the signer or the content of the document. It is important for a notary to always thoroughly review the document before acknowledging it in order to prevent fraud and protect the integrity of the notarial process.