What does checking for completeness entail?

• A. No blank spaces; any blanks must be filled by the signer; if blank is intended, signer indicates N/A.
• B. The notary can fill blanks if requested by signer.
• C. Blanks can be left as-is if signer nods.
• D. Blanks must be removed from the document.

Answer: (A)

Completeness means there are no open fields that someone could later fill in. Every required blank should be filled by the signer, and if a space is intentionally left blank, the signer should mark it as not applicable (N/A) to show no information is missing. This protects the document from later alterations and ensures the notarial act reflects exactly what the signer intended. The notary should not fill in missing information themselves; instead, they should require that all blanks be completed or clearly marked before notarization, and verify that all necessary items like names, dates, and signatures are present. This approach preserves the document’s integrity and clarity.