Proper Procedures for Jurats and Verifications Flashcards
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During a jurat, the signer tells the Arizona notary they won't raise their right hand for the oath due to a physical disability. What should the notary do?
Answer: Administer the oath without the physical gesture — the verbal commitment is what matters
The substance of an oath is the verbal commitment to truthfulness, not the physical gesture. A notary should accommodate physical limitations while ensuring the signer verbally commits to the truth.
A jurat certificate typically begins with what phrase?
Answer: Subscribed and sworn to before me
The standard jurat certificate begins with 'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me,' indicating that the signer both signed ('subscribed') and swore/affirmed in the notary's presence.
Can an Arizona notary administer an oath for a jurat if the signer is on the phone?
Answer: No, the signer must be physically present for the oath
The signer must be physically present before the notary for all elements of a jurat: identification, signing, and the oath/affirmation. Phone administration is not permitted for standard notarizations.
What should an Arizona notary do if a signer refuses to take either an oath or an affirmation for a jurat?
Answer: Refuse to complete the jurat
The oath or affirmation is a mandatory component of a jurat. If the signer refuses both options, the notary cannot complete the jurat. The signer may instead consider an acknowledgment if appropriate.
Is there a legal difference between a 'jurat' and a 'verification upon oath or affirmation' in Arizona?
Answer: No, they are the same act with different names
In Arizona (and most states), 'jurat' and 'verification upon oath or affirmation' refer to the same notarial act. The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts uses 'verification upon oath or affirmation' as the formal term.
An Arizona notary administers a jurat but forgets to have the signer raise their right hand. Is the jurat valid?
Answer: Yes, as long as the verbal oath was properly administered
While raising the right hand is customary, it is not a legal requirement in Arizona. The validity of the oath depends on whether it was verbally administered and the signer verbally committed to truthfulness.