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What is the primary purpose of the disclaimer that must appear at the top of a jurat?
What is the primary purpose of the disclaimer that must appear at the top of a jurat?
- To certify the document's compliance with state regulations.
- To validate the legality of the document's contents.
- To verify the identity of the person signing the document. (correct)
- To guarantee the accuracy of the document.
According to the provided information, what action should a notary public take if a document has a preprinted notarial certificate with language differing from the statutory form?
According to the provided information, what action should a notary public take if a document has a preprinted notarial certificate with language differing from the statutory form?
- The notary can alter the preprinted certificate to match the statutory language.
- The notary can disregard the preprinted certificate and proceed with the notarization.
- The notary can attach a separate jurat that complies with the statutory language. (correct)
- The notary can use the preprinted certificate if the differences are minor.
What information does the “venue” statement in a jurat certificate primarily indicate?
What information does the “venue” statement in a jurat certificate primarily indicate?
- The signer's county of residence.
- The county where the notary public's oath and bond are filed.
- The county where the oath or affirmation was administered. (correct)
- The notary public's principal place of business.
When must a jurat be completed by the notary public?
When must a jurat be completed by the notary public?
According to the guidelines, what is the specific role of a notary public concerning the documents they notarize?
According to the guidelines, what is the specific role of a notary public concerning the documents they notarize?
If a notary public notarizes a jurat in California, what state must be indicated in the venue statement?
If a notary public notarizes a jurat in California, what state must be indicated in the venue statement?
Which of the following actions is permissible for a notary public in California according to the provided information?
Which of the following actions is permissible for a notary public in California according to the provided information?
What should a notary public do after the word 'by' in the jurat?
What should a notary public do after the word 'by' in the jurat?
Which statement accurately describes the notary's responsibility regarding the 'County' mentioned in the jurat's venue statement?
Which statement accurately describes the notary's responsibility regarding the 'County' mentioned in the jurat's venue statement?
What is the acceptable font or typeface of the disclaimer that appears at the top of the jurat?
What is the acceptable font or typeface of the disclaimer that appears at the top of the jurat?
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Jurat Completion
Jurat Completion
A completed jurat must be attached to the affidavit and filled out completely when the notary public signs and affixes the seal.
Non-conforming Jurats
Non-conforming Jurats
On documents with preprinted jurat certificates, if the language differs from the statutory form, it cannot be used; a separate jurat complying with statutory language must be attached.
Jurat Disclaimer
Jurat Disclaimer
“A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.”
Jurat Venue
Jurat Venue
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Jurat State
Jurat State
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Jurat County
Jurat County
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Jurat Date
Jurat Date
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Study Notes
- A completed jurat must be attached to the affidavit, or the notary public completes the jurat included with the affidavit.
- The jurat must be filled out entirely when the notary public signs it and affixes the seal, as per California Government Code section 8202(b).
- Jurats must be in the statutory form, and if a document has preprinted language that differs, a separate jurat complying with the statutory language must be attached, according to California Government Code section 8202(b).
- A notary public seal and signature cannot be affixed to a jurat without the correct notarial wording.
Jurat Disclaimer
- The following specific disclaimer must appear at the top of jurats, in an enclosed box, legible, and in a readable font, as per California Government Code section 8202: “A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.”
Jurat Venue Statement
- The first part of the jurat certificate indicates the county where the notary public and oath taker are located.
- The venue statement establishes where the oath/affirmation was administered and where the signer appeared.
- The "State" is always California, as notary publics have jurisdiction only within California.
- Complete the "County" space with the location where the oath/affirmation was administered and the jurat was completed.
- The "County" may differ from the notary's principal business place or where their oath and bond are filed, but must be the county where the notarial act took place.
- The notary public must complete the jurat with the date the signer appeared, took the oath/affirmation, and signed the document.
- Include the name of the person signing and swearing to the truth of the document after "by," and then sign and stamp the jurat with their notarial seal.
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