The notary should ensure that all interlineations, erasures, or changes are ______ by the signer.

• A. Signed
• B. Noted
• C. Initialed
• D. Stamped

Answer: (C)

When a document has any edits, interlineations, or erasures, the signer should initial those changes to show they reviewed and approved them. Initials provide a clear, personal acknowledgment that the modifications are with the signer’s consent, creating an audit trail that the document as presented to the notary reflects what the signer actually approved. Relying on a signature alone could leave doubt about whether the signer authorized the edits, and “noted” or “stamped” don’t convey explicit consent to the specific changes. Initialing effectively confirms the signer’s informed agreement to all alterations.