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What type of notarization do I need?

Below are some definitions of notarial acts. For more information, please contact the individual that prepared the paperwork for you. It is extremely important that we get this right the first time!

The notary page in a document is called a notary block or notary acknowledgment. It's a legal statement that verifies the authenticity of a signature and confirms that the signer:

Appeared before a notary
Was identified by the notary
Voluntarily signed the document in the notary's presence

Acknowledgement

An acknowledgement in notary public terminology refers to the act of a signer declaring to a notary public that the signature on a document is their own and that they signed it willingly. In the state of Arizona an acknowledgement must be made in the presence of a notary public and requires the signer to provide satisfactory evidence of their identity. The notary then completes the acknowledgement by affixing their official seal and signature to the document.

Jurat

A jurat is used when the signer swears or affirms the truthfulness of a document. The notary administers an oath or affirmation to the signer, and the signer signs in the notary's presence. Jurats are often used in applications, affidavits, declarations, court-related documents, and other sworn statement.

“Do you swear or affirm that the contents of this document are true and correct? If so, please state 'I do swear' or 'I do affirm. ”

Copy Certificate

A copy certificate notarial act is a notarial act that certifies a copy of a document as a true and correct copy of the original. In Arizona, a notary public can perform this act by comparing the copy to the original document and certifying it with a notarial certificate. The certificate must include the notary's signature, seal, and the date of notarization. This act can be useful for individuals who need to provide a certified copy of a document for legal or official purposes.

Oaths or Affirmations

Oaths or affirmations are notarial acts in Arizona that involve a person swearing or affirming under penalty of perjury that the statements are making are true. type of notarial is commonly used in legal proceedings, such as when a witness is giving testimony or when a person is signing a legal document.

Example "I, _____________, swear or affirm that I am the person whose identification card(s) I presented to you and I swear or affirm that the contents of this document are true and correct"