When assisting a blind signer, you are required by law to...

When assisting a blind signer, the law requires that you read the entire document to them. This ensures that the signer has full awareness of the content and implications of what they are agreeing to. The responsibility of the notary is to ensure that the signer comprehensively understands the document before they sign it, thereby providing protection and upholding the integrity of the notarization process.

Reading the entire document allows the signer to hear and comprehend all the information, which is critical for informed consent. This is especially important because the signer cannot visually access the text themselves, and merely providing a summary or offering to explain important terms would not suffice. Allowing the signer to sign independently without this assistance would also not meet the legal requirements, as they would lack the necessary context to make an informed decision about what they are signing.