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It is a common misconception that because a renewing notary in Arkansas has previously been sworn in they do not need to be sworn in again. The state requires ALL notaries to be sworn in each time they apply to become a notary public, whether they are first-time applicants or renewals.
In America, the two notarial acts most often performed for a document signer are the acknowledgment; and the jurat (also called a "verification" on oath or affirmation).
Read more: The Difference Between Acknowledgments and Jurats
Notaries often face situations where the name on a signer's ID does not exactly match the name on the document being signed. This issue is common, especially if someone recently married or divorced and has not updated their ID or if they use nicknames socially but their legal name is on the documents. Here's how notaries can resolve these issues:
Read more: Notaries and Employers of Notaries: Know Your Liability