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The Difference Between Acknowledgments and Jurats

Details: Published: December 18, 2024; Notary Law

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).

What to Do When Names Don't Match

Details: Published: December 2, 2015; Notary Law

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:

Notaries and Employers of Notaries: Know Your Liability

Details: Published: October 14, 2015; Notary Law

Notaries and Employers of Notaries: Know Your Liability Liability is a common concern of notaries public, as it should be. It is your primary duty as a notary public to serve your state and the public in preventing fraud. Unfortunately, many notaries p...

What’s the Difference Between Oaths and Affirmations?

Details: Published: September 13, 2016; Notary Law

How to Report a Notary Public in the State of Florida

Details: Published: January 8, 2020; Florida Notary Tips

The main goal of the office of notary public is to protect the public by preventing fraud. Unfortunately, not all notaries take their duties and contributions to society seriously. In order to uphold the integrity and honor associated with the office of notary public, it is important that those violating the law be reported and disciplined accordingly.