A jurat is used when a notary administers an oath or affirmation to the signer and confirms that the document was signed under oath.
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 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.
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.
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.
