AZ Notary Proper Procedures for Jurats and Verifications 2

Question 1

What three things must occur for a valid jurat in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Signer is identified, signs in notary's presence, and takes an oath/affirmation

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Signer reads document, pays fee, and signs

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Signer presents two IDs, signs twice, and provides a fingerprint

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Signer appears, the notary reads the document, and witnesses sign

Question 2

What is a 'verification on oath or affirmation' in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Another name for a jurat — the signer swears the document is true

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A type of background check

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A court procedure requiring a judge

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Verification that the notary's commission is active

Question 3

An Arizona notary is asked to perform a jurat on a pre-signed document. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Require the signer to re-sign the document in the notary's presence

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Complete the jurat since the signature is already on the document

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Accept it if the signer confirms the signature is theirs

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Notarize it as an acknowledgment instead

Question 4

What oath wording is commonly used by Arizona notaries for a jurat?

Accepted Answer

Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true and correct?

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Do you promise this is correct?

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Have you read this document?

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Do you authorize me to notarize this?

Question 5

What is the notary's liability if a signer makes false statements in a document notarized with a jurat?

Accepted Answer

The notary has no liability if they properly performed the jurat

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The notary is equally liable for the false statements

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The notary must pay damages to any affected parties

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The notary's bond automatically covers all losses

Question 6

Can a jurat be used for a document that contains only a signature and no written statements?

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No, a jurat requires statements that can be sworn to

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Yes, any document can have a jurat

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Yes, the signature itself is the statement

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Only if the notary adds a statement