Are you familiar with the different types of notarial acts and their significance? Let's dive into some notarial acts that every notary should be well-versed in to excel in their role.
Let us start off with Acknowledgment.
Purpose: To confirm that the signer willingly signed the document.
Common Use: Real estate transactions, deeds, and other legal documents.
Process: The signer must personally appear before the notary and declare that they signed the document willingly. The notary does not need to witness the signing itself but must verify the signer’s identity and their willingness to sign
Another common notorial act would be signature witnessing.
Purpose: To confirm that the notary witnesses the signing of the document.
Common Use: Simple agreements, contracts, or documents that need a third-party witness.
Process: The signer appears before the notary, signs the document in the notary's presence, and the notary verifies the identity of the signer. Unlike an acknowledgment, the signature must occur in the presence of the notary.
The act that is more than just a signature; Jurants (oaths or affirmation)
Purpose: To verify that the signer swears or affirms the truthfulness of the contents of the document.
Common Use: Affidavits, depositions, and sworn statements.
Process: The notary must witness the signing of the document and administer an oath or affirmation to the signer, who swears or affirms that the contents of the document are true. The notary also verifies the identity of the signer.
For the tech savy notary publics there is Remote Online Notarization (RON, Electronic Notarization or eNotarization)
Purpose: To notarize documents remotely through video conferencing tools.
Common Use: Real estate closings, financial documents, and other legal matters.
Process: The signer and notary use a secure, online platform where the notary verifies identity via video call and electronic signature. This form of notarization is gaining popularity and legality in many jurisdictions
Each type of notarization serves a distinct legal purpose, depending on the requirements of the document and the type of verification needed. Want to dive deeper into these acts or expand your knowledge on other forms of notarization? Visit our website at www.notarytrainingnetwork.org and scroll down underneath "Upcoming Events" and to check out our intro into notary practice course.
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