Practice question
May a traditional notary notarize a blank or incomplete instrument merely because the requesting client promises to complete it later?
- Yes, if the client is trusted
- No; Rule IV, Section 6 prohibits notarizing a blank or incomplete instrument
- Yes, if the fee is prepaid
- Yes, if the seal is placed on only the last page
- Yes, if no opposing party is present
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf — 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Rule IV, Sections 1–6, printed pages 1710–1712.
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