California Notary License Practice Exam

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Under which circumstance can notaries withhold services?

When a client refuses to pay upfront
When the document is in a language the notary does not understand
When their employer limits services to transactions related to the employer's services
When the notary is directly related to the signer

The correct answer is: When their employer limits services to transactions related to the employer's services

Notaries are required to provide services to anyone who requests them as long as they are within the scope of their duties. This includes not limiting their services based on personal relationships or their own interests. Option A is incorrect because notaries are not allowed to withhold services based on payment. Option B is incorrect because notaries are able to use translators or have the document translated in order to perform their duties. Option D is incorrect because notaries are required to be impartial and cannot refuse services based on a personal connection to the signer.