FREE AZ-Notary Proper Procedures for Jurats and Verifications Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the key difference between a jurat and an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

A jurat requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and take an oath.

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An acknowledgment requires an oath, while a jurat does not.

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A jurat is only used for real estate documents.

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There is no significant difference; the terms are interchangeable.

Question 2

For a jurat, the signer must be administered an oath or affirmation. What is the purpose of this oath?

Accepted Answer

To have the signer swear or affirm that the statements in the document are true.

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To confirm the signer's identity.

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To acknowledge that they signed the document willingly.

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To promise they will file the document with the correct agency.

Question 3

A document is presented for a jurat, but the signer has already signed it. What must the Arizona notary instruct the signer to do?

Accepted Answer

Sign the document again in the notary's presence.

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Acknowledge that the signature is theirs.

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Cross out the signature and sign again above it.

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Refuse the notarization as it was not signed in the notary's presence.

Question 4

The notarial certificate for a jurat typically includes the words:

Accepted Answer

'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me...'

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'Acknowledged before me...'

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'Personally known to me...'

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'In witness whereof...'

Question 5

An individual asks you to perform a jurat on an affidavit but refuses to take an oath or affirmation. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the jurat.

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Proceed with the jurat but note the refusal in the journal.

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Offer to perform an acknowledgment instead.

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Administer the oath anyway, as it is a legal requirement.

Question 6

When performing a jurat, the notary must positively identify the signer. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of identification in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

A social security card.

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A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport.

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Personal knowledge of the signer.

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The sworn statement of one credible witness personally known to the notary.