What is one reason a Notary Public must refuse to notarize a document?

A Notary Public must refuse to notarize a document if it is incomplete or contains blank spaces because notarization requires that the document be fully executed and clear in its content. This ensures the integrity of the documents being notarized and prevents any potential fraud or disputes that might arise from ambiguous or incomplete information. By notarizing a document with blanks, the notary opens up the possibility for alterations to be made after the fact, which could mislead the parties involved or compromise the document’s legality. Therefore, a notary's responsibility includes ensuring that all necessary sections of a document are complete before proceeding with notarization, thereby upholding the standards of professionalism and trust essential to notarial acts.