TN Notary Oaths and Affirmations

Question 1

What is required for a Tennessee notary to administer a valid oath?

Accepted Answer

The signer must raise their right hand and verbally swear or affirm

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The oath must be in writing

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The notary must be an attorney

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Two witnesses must be present

Question 2

Which of the following is a lawful affirmation wording a Tennessee notary may use?

Accepted Answer

Do you solemnly affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the statements in this document are true?

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Do you solemnly swear by God to tell the truth?

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I, the notary, certify this document is accurate.

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The signer promises to be truthful.

Question 3

Can a Tennessee notary administer an oath to themselves?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary cannot administer a notarial act to themselves

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Yes, notaries can self-administer oaths

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Only for personal affidavits

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Only for employment-related documents

Question 4

What happens if a notary fails to actually administer the oral oath before completing a jurat?

Accepted Answer

The jurat is defective because the oral oath is a required element

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The jurat is still valid if the signer signed in person

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Only the signature requirement matters for a jurat

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The notary must charge a reduced fee

Question 5

A signer objects to swearing an oath for religious reasons. What should a Tennessee notary do?

Accepted Answer

Offer an affirmation instead, which is legally equivalent

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Refuse to notarize and refer them elsewhere

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Require them to sign a religious exemption form

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Proceed without any oath or affirmation

Question 6

Who may administer an oath in Tennessee besides a notary public?

Accepted Answer

Judges, clerks of court, and other designated officials

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Any adult citizen

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Only licensed attorneys

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Only federal employees