A document is notarized to protect others signing an important document.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not enough information
• D. Only for corporate documents

Answer: (B)

Notarization centers on verifying who is signing, that the signer does so willingly, and creating a trustworthy record that the signature on the document is authentic. This deters fraud and helps establish the document’s validity, not to provide protection for other people who sign. A notary does not guarantee safety or shield signers from liability, nor does notarization serve as protection for others signing an important document. In short, notarization is about authenticating the signing process and the signer’s identity, not about protecting the signers themselves, so the statement is not correct.