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  1. When performing a jurat in Missouri, what must the notary witness?

    Answer: The signer signing the document and taking an oath or affirmation

    For a jurat, the Missouri notary must witness the signer actually sign the document and administer an oath or affirmation regarding the truthfulness of the contents.

  2. What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation under Missouri notary law?

    Answer: An oath invokes a deity; an affirmation is a solemn pledge without religious reference

    An oath invokes a higher power or deity, while an affirmation is a solemn pledge that carries the same legal weight without religious reference.

  3. A Missouri notary is asked to certify a copy of a document. Under what circumstances is this permitted?

    Answer: For documents that are not public records, as authorized by Missouri law

    Missouri notaries may certify copies of certain documents that are not public records, as authorized under Missouri law.

  4. When must a Missouri notary administer an oath or affirmation?

    Answer: When performing a jurat or when any document requires a sworn statement

    A Missouri notary must administer an oath or affirmation when performing a jurat or whenever a document requires a sworn statement.

  5. What should a Missouri notary do if they are unsure which type of notarization a document requires?

    Answer: Refer the signer to an attorney or the document's issuing authority for guidance

    If uncertain about the type of notarization required, the notary should refer the signer to an attorney or the document's issuing authority rather than making a legal determination.

  6. In Missouri, what is a 'notarial act' as defined by statute?

    Answer: An act that a notary is authorized to perform under RSMo Chapter 486

    A notarial act is any act that a notary public is authorized to perform under Missouri law (RSMo Chapter 486), including acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and copy certifications.