As a Notary Public we are not to read or determine the legal sufficiency of a document we are asked to notarize, but what if there are blank spaces or signatures in the document?
• You are correct that a Notary should not read in detail the document they have been asked to notarize or offer advice about the content or legality of the document; however, a notary should look for blank spaces or blank signature lines on the document. Blank lines should either be completed or crossed through by the principal(s) prior to notarization. Failure to do so, leaves the document open to easy alteration after the notarial act has been performed. A document was prepared in Missouri and sent to our client here in Nebraska to be notarized. Since the document originated in Missouri, the venue (location) in the attestation clause section of the document was pre-filled with State of Missouri. What is the proper way to correct this ? • Simply cross through the error, in this case the incorrect name of the state, and write in Nebraska and the county where the notarization will take place. Warning! NEVER use correction fluid or tape to correct errors appearing on a document to be no
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