FREE MI Notary Ethical Considerations Questions and Answers

Question 1

What should a Michigan notary do if a close friend asks them to notarize a document that the notary knows contains false information?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize and explain the reason to their friend

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Notarize it to help their friend

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Notarize it but make a note in their journal

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Ask the friend to change the information

Question 2

Is it ethical for a Michigan notary to charge more than the state’s maximum allowed fee for notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, it is against state law and ethical standards

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Yes, if the client agrees to the higher fee

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Only for urgent services

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Yes, if they provide additional services

Question 3

What is the ethical action for a Michigan notary if they suspect a signer is being coerced?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document

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Proceed with the notarization to avoid conflict

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Ignore the suspicion and complete the notarization

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Ask the coercer to leave the room

Question 4

What should a Michigan notary do if they realize they made a mistake in a notarization after it has been completed?

Accepted Answer

Contact the signer and correct the error through proper legal procedures

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Correct the mistake on the original document

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Ignore the mistake

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Destroy the original document

Question 5

Can a Michigan notary provide legal advice about the documents they are notarizing?

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No, unless they are also a licensed attorney

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Yes, if they are knowledgeable about the law

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Yes, but only basic advice

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No, under any circumstances