The number of ______ in the document.

• A. Document
• B. Pages
• C. Signature
• D. Date

Answer: (B)

In notary practice, the total number of pages in a multi-page instrument is what you verify and reference to ensure the document is complete and properly bound. The page count matters because it confirms that all sheets are present, no pages are missing or substituted, and the notarial certificate (which applies to the whole instrument) corresponds to every page. When you handle a document with more than one page, you typically confirm how many pages there are and, if required by practice or journal rules, record that number. That’s why the best choice is the number of pages. The other options describe parts of the document (the document itself, the signatures on pages, or the date) but do not capture the necessary check for completeness that page counting provides.