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What Constitutes Legal Advice? A Notary’s Guide
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- Published: November 19, 2024
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Revised 11/19/24
The Difference Between Acknowledgments and Jurats
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- Published: December 18, 2024
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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’s the Difference Between Oaths and Affirmations?
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- Published: September 13, 2016
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What to Do When Names Don't Match
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- Published: December 2, 2015
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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
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- Published: October 14, 2015
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