Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

How to handle blanks in a document that are inapplicable or intended to be unfilled?

1. The signer should line through or write N/A

2. Notary can advise the signer on what to write

3. Ignore the blanks

4. Complete the information on behalf of the signer

The correct answer is: The signer should line through or write N/A

When handling blanks in a document that are inapplicable or intended to be unfilled, the appropriate approach is for the signer to either line through the blank space or write "N/A" to clearly indicate that the section is not applicable. This helps maintain the integrity of the document and avoids any confusion or misunderstandings regarding the information provided. The other options are not ideal practices in this situation - the notary should not advise the signer on what to write as it may cross ethical boundaries, ignoring the blanks can raise questions about the completeness of the document, and completing the information on behalf of the signer would not accurately represent the signer's intent.