A notary should not provide legal advice or opinions; their role is limited to verifying identities, witnessing signatures, and performing notarial acts according to established procedures.
A jurat is used when a notary administers an oath or affirmation to the signer and confirms that the document was signed under oath.
If a notary believes that the signer is under duress or not acting voluntarily, they should refuse to perform the notarial act to avoid legal and ethical issues.
An acknowledgment is used to confirm that the signer of a document is doing so willingly and voluntarily. The notary verifies the identity of the signer but does not need to administer an oath
A notarial certificate must include the date of the act, the type of notarial act performed, and details about the signer, such as their name and signature.
