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The purpose of this section is to familiarize the notary with the second most frequently used form- the Jurat.

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to describe:

(1)   What is a Jurat
(2)   When to use Jurat instead of an Acknowledgment
(3)   What the notary public certifies to when (s)he uses a Jurat
(4)   Personal appearance
(5)   Notarial Wording      
(6)   Verification

 Definition of a Jurat

Jurat: a notarial act in which a notary certifies that a signer, whose identity is personally known
 to the notary or proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence, has made a voluntary signature 
in the notary's presence and taken an oath or affirmation vouching for the truthfulness of the 
signed document.  (KS9-CC8202)  A Jurat must be attached to all affidavits subscribed and sworn
 to before the notary public.  (KS55-GC8202)  

Jurat Vs Acknowledgment

When should you use a Jurat instead of an acknowledgment (Government Code 8202):

When executing a confidential marriage (We will learn more about confidential marriages in 
Chapter 18)

Notary public jurat certification (KS60-GC8202)  

When you, the notary public, fills-out a Jurat and place both your stamp and signature on it, this is what you are certifying to:

1.                  The signer personally appeared before the notary on the date indicated and in the County and State indicated.

2.                  The signer signed the document in the presence of the notary public.

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