TN Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats 2

Question 1

A Tennessee notary completes an acknowledgment certificate. What information must appear on the certificate?

Accepted Answer

State, county, date, notary's signature, printed name, commission expiration, and seal

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Notary's home address only

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Only the notary's signature and date

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Only the county and state

Question 2

What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation in a jurat?

Accepted Answer

An oath invokes a deity while an affirmation is a solemn pledge without religious reference; both are legally equivalent

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They are legally different acts in Tennessee

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An affirmation is only for attorneys

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An oath is only for real estate transactions

Question 3

If a signer wants to acknowledge a signature they made two weeks ago, can a Tennessee notary complete an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the signer appears and acknowledges the signature is theirs

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No, the notary must have witnessed the signing

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Only if two witnesses confirm the prior signing

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Only if the document is less than 30 days old

Question 4

What should a Tennessee notary do if they are asked to notarize a document with a pre-printed acknowledgment certificate from another state?

Accepted Answer

Complete the certificate using Tennessee notarial law, attaching a Tennessee certificate if necessary

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Refuse to notarize the document

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Use the out-of-state certificate exactly as printed

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Ask the Secretary of State for permission first

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT required for a valid jurat in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Notary verifies the truth of the document's contents

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Signer signs in the notary's presence

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Signer takes an oath or affirmation

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Notary's signature and seal on the certificate

Question 6

Can a Tennessee notary use the same acknowledgment certificate wording for both individual and representative signers?

Accepted Answer

No, the certificate wording differs depending on whether the signer signs in an individual or representative capacity

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Yes, the wording is universal

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Only for business documents

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Only for government documents