GA Notary GA Notary - Georgia Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an acknowledgment in Georgia?

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To confirm the signer voluntarily executed the document

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To administer an oath to the signer

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To certify a copy of an official document

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To witness a signature in the notary's presence

Question 2

In Georgia, must the document signer personally appear before the notary when an acknowledgment is performed?

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Yes, personal appearance is required

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No, the notary may rely on a telephone call

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No, a written statement from the signer is sufficient

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Only if the document is recorded

Question 3

What is a jurat in Georgia notarial practice?

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A certificate in which the notary certifies that a person signed and swore to the truth of a document

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A seal placed on a document by the notary

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A record of all notarial acts in the notary's journal

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A fee schedule established by the state

Question 4

Which notarial act requires the signer to swear or affirm the truthfulness of a document's contents?

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Jurat

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Acknowledgment

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Copy certification

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Signature witnessing

Question 5

In Georgia, can a notary perform an acknowledgment if the signer signed the document before appearing before the notary?

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Yes, as long as the signer acknowledges the signature during the notarization

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No, the signer must sign in the notary's presence

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Only if the document is a deed

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Only with court approval

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the certificate wording required for an acknowledgment in Georgia?

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It must state the signer personally appeared and acknowledged executing the document

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It must include the notary's date of birth

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It must list all witnesses present

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It must include the property address if a deed is involved