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It is never acceptable to affix a notary seal and signature to a document without:

  1. Payment

  2. Notarial wording

  3. Witnesses

  4. Document being in English

The correct answer is: Notarial wording

Affixing a notary seal and signature to a document without notarial wording is not acceptable because notarial wording is necessary to clearly identify the type of notarial act being performed and provide information about the notary's authority and jurisdiction. Without proper notarial wording, the document may not be considered legally notarized, leading to potential issues with its validity. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the crucial aspect of notarial wording.