What action should be taken if the county listed under your name on the acknowledgment is incorrect?

In the case where the county listed under your name on the acknowledgment is incorrect, the appropriate action is to write a new acknowledgment. This is critical for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of notarized documents. An acknowledgment certifies that the signer is who they claim to be and that they cared for the instrument freely and voluntarily. If there is an error, especially in an important detail like the county, it undermines the credibility of the notarization.

By creating a new acknowledgment, you ensure that all information is correct before official use. Striking through incorrect information may lead to confusion and questions about the authenticity of the document. Leaving minor errors uncorrected can also pose significant risks, as errors in notarizations can lead to challenges regarding the validity of the document. Additionally, contacting the signer to redo the document is a step that unnecessarily complicates the process, which could be avoided by simply issuing a new acknowledgment with the correct information.