As a Notary, you may be asked to notarize a jurat, which is called a “verification upon oath or affirmation” in some states. Jurats are often used with important court documents in legal proceedings. In this video, you’ll learn how to notarize jurats correctly.

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What is a jurat?
A jurat is a notarial act that states the person before you is declaring that the contents of the document they are signing is true. Jurats are often an important part of affidavits or depositions, which may then be used as evidence in trials or other legal proceedings.

What is being certified by a jurat?
The Notary does not verify the contents of the document, but they do need to certify four things:
•The signer physically appeared before you.
•You verified the identity of the signer, following the requirements of your state.
•You witnessed the person sign in front of you.
•The signer swore or affirmed that the statements in the document are true.

Oath vs. affirmation: An oath is a solemn spoken pledge to God or a supreme being. An affirmation is a spoken pledge made on the signer’s personal honor.

Restrictions on jurats: No one can take an oath or affirmation for another person. If someone is representing another person, such as an attorney in fact, they can only execute the jurat on their own behalf, not the person they represent.

Additional rules regarding jurats: Some states may have additional rules regarding jurats, so it’s important you check your state’s notarial regulations before proceeding.

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