For the protection of the notary, it is also advisable to have the person who is signing the document _________ each interlineation, erasure, or change.

• A. Sign
• B. Witness
• C. Initial
• D. Date

Answer: (C)

Having the signer initial each interlineation, erasure, or change provides a clear record that the signer reviewed and approved every modification. This simple mark creates a verifiable link between the signer and every change, making it difficult for someone to claim a change was added after the signer signed. It protects both the signer and the notary by showing that alterations were acknowledged and authorized at the time of signing. Re-signing the whole document for every change isn’t practical, merely witnessing isn’t necessary for this purpose, and dating alone doesn’t prove approval of the modification. Initials near each change are the most effective way to preserve the document’s integrity.