TN Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an acknowledgment in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the signer voluntarily executed the document

Answer

An acknowledgment confirms that the signer appeared before the notary and voluntarily signed the document of their own free will.

Question 2

For a jurat in Tennessee, what must the signer do before the notary completes the certificate?

Accepted Answer

Sign in the presence of the notary and swear or affirm to the truth of the document

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to both sign the document in the notary's presence and take an oath or affirmation that the contents are true.

Question 3

Which notarial certificate is most appropriate for a sworn statement or affidavit?

Accepted Answer

Jurat certificate

Answer

A jurat is the correct certificate for affidavits and sworn statements because it includes an oath verifying the truthfulness of the contents.

Question 4

Can a Tennessee notary determine which notarial act to use when the document does not specify?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary must ask the document's recipient or the signer's attorney

Answer

When a document lacks a notarial certificate or instructions, Tennessee notaries should not choose the act themselves; they should direct the signer to the document's recipient or an attorney.

Question 5

What does the phrase 'subscribed and sworn to before me' in a jurat certificate mean?

Accepted Answer

The signer signed the document in the notary's presence and took an oath

Answer

'Subscribed and sworn' means the signer both signed ('subscribed') the document and took an oath ('sworn') in the notary's presence.

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TN Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats