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A jurat is a notarial act used when a signer must testify to the truthfulness of the contents of a document. It is most commonly associated with affidavits and formal sworn statements.
Key Requirements of a Jurat
The procedure for a jurat is more stringent than an acknowledgment because it involves an administration of an oath.
Physical Presence: The signer must personally appear before the Notary Public at the time of the act.
The Oath or Affirmation: The Notary must administer a verbal oath (e.g., "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit are true?") or an affirmation for those with religious objections to swearing.
Execution in Presence: Unlike an acknowledgment, the document must be signed in the presence of the Notary. If it was signed beforehand, the signer must sign it again in front of the Notary.
Verification of Identity: The Notary must confirm the signer's identity using a valid government-issued ID or through personal knowledge.
The listed price of this service includes:
a single notarization of one signature on one document,
accepting (listening to) the signer’s oath / declaration (jurat),
travel by the Notary Public to the agreed upon location,
and up to fifteen (15) minutes of time on site at the location.
Note: if additional time is needed, the client will be able to purchase additional time in fifteen (15) minute increments.
Important Distinction for NYS Notaries
A Notary Public in New York is strictly prohibited from simply "stamping" a document that requires a jurat if the signer did not actually take an oath. Failure to administer the verbal oath is a common mistake that can lead to the document being invalidated in court and potential disciplinary action against the Notary's commission.
A jurat is a notarial act used when a signer must testify to the truthfulness of the contents of a document. It is most commonly associated with affidavits and formal sworn statements.
Key Requirements of a Jurat
The procedure for a jurat is more stringent than an acknowledgment because it involves an administration of an oath.
Physical Presence: The signer must personally appear before the Notary Public at the time of the act.
The Oath or Affirmation: The Notary must administer a verbal oath (e.g., "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit are true?") or an affirmation for those with religious objections to swearing.
Execution in Presence: Unlike an acknowledgment, the document must be signed in the presence of the Notary. If it was signed beforehand, the signer must sign it again in front of the Notary.
Verification of Identity: The Notary must confirm the signer's identity using a valid government-issued ID or through personal knowledge.
The listed price of this service includes:
a single notarization of one signature on one document,
accepting (listening to) the signer’s oath / declaration (jurat),
travel by the Notary Public to the agreed upon location,
and up to fifteen (15) minutes of time on site at the location.
Note: if additional time is needed, the client will be able to purchase additional time in fifteen (15) minute increments.
Important Distinction for NYS Notaries
A Notary Public in New York is strictly prohibited from simply "stamping" a document that requires a jurat if the signer did not actually take an oath. Failure to administer the verbal oath is a common mistake that can lead to the document being invalidated in court and potential disciplinary action against the Notary's commission.