It is unethical to notarize a document if the signer does not understand its contents.
The primary ethical duty of a notary is to act impartially and ensure that there are no conflicts of interest in the notarization process.
Notaries should only notarize documents they fully comprehend to ensure accuracy and legality.
Notaries must avoid notarizing documents in which they have a personal interest to maintain impartiality.
Notaries have an ethical duty to ensure that the signer is fully aware and willing to sign the document.