GA Notary - Georgia Notary Oaths Affirmations and Affidavits Questions and Answers Flashcards
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In Georgia, who is authorized to administer oaths?
Answer: Commissioned notaries public, among other officials
Georgia notaries public are authorized by law to administer oaths and affirmations, making this one of their core notarial powers.
What is an affirmation in the context of Georgia notarial practice?
Answer: A solemn declaration that carries the same legal weight as an oath but does not invoke a deity
An affirmation is a solemn, legally binding declaration used as an alternative to an oath for those who object to swearing on religious or personal grounds.
What is an affidavit?
Answer: A written statement of facts sworn or affirmed to be true before a notary or other official
An affidavit is a written declaration of facts that the affiant swears or affirms is true before an authorized official such as a notary.
What is the person called who makes and signs an affidavit?
Answer: Affiant
The person who makes the sworn written statement in an affidavit is called the affiant.
In Georgia, what must a notary do before the affiant signs an affidavit?
Answer: Administer an oath or affirmation to the affiant
The notary must administer an oath or affirmation to the affiant before the document is signed, as the jurat certifies this occurred.
If a Georgia notary administers an oath for a verbal statement rather than a written document, is this a valid notarial act?
Answer: Yes, administering oaths for verbal statements is a valid notarial act in Georgia
Georgia notaries may administer oaths for verbal statements, such as those taken during depositions or other proceedings, without a written document.