WA Notary Jurats and Oaths 3

Question 1

What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation in Washington notary practice?

Accepted Answer

An oath invokes a divine being; an affirmation is a solemn declaration without religious reference

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An oath is for legal documents; an affirmation is for personal documents

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An affirmation is stronger than an oath

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There is no legal difference between them in Washington

Question 2

A Washington notary must administer an oath for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An affidavit to be filed in court

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A warranty deed

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A vehicle title transfer

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A power of attorney acknowledgment

Question 3

Can a Washington notary charge a fee to administer an oath?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Washington allows notaries to charge fees for administering oaths

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No, oaths must always be free

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Only for oaths related to real estate

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Only for oaths administered to government employees

Question 4

What must the notary do immediately before the signer signs the document in a jurat?

Accepted Answer

Administer the oath or affirmation

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Record the transaction in the journal

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Verify the document's contents

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Affix the seal

Question 5

If a signer is physically unable to raise their right hand during an oath in Washington, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Allow the signer to affirm without raising their hand

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Refuse to administer the oath

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Require a witness to raise their hand on behalf of the signer

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Only proceed if a doctor certifies the disability

Question 6

Which notarial act should a Washington notary use when notarizing a sworn financial statement for a loan application?

Accepted Answer

Jurat

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Acknowledgment

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Copy certification

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Credible witness declaration