California Notary Public ExamJuratsMedium
A Notary Public receives a document with a pre-printed jurat certificate that reads: 'Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _____, 20___, by _____________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.' The signer has been properly identified and has taken the oath. What information should the Notary insert into the blank for 'by _____________'?
- AThe type of identification used (e.g., 'California Driver's License').
- BThe county where the notarization took place.
- CThe name(s) of the individual(s) who subscribed and swore/affirmed.
- DThe document title (e.g., 'Affidavit').
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The name(s) of the individual(s) who subscribed and swore/affirmed.
The blank 'by _____________' in the jurat certificate is where the Notary inserts the name(s) of the individual(s) who appeared, subscribed, and swore or affirmed to the document's contents. This identifies the signer(s) to whom the oath was administered.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The type of identification used is recorded in the journal, not the certificate.
- B. The county is part of the venue, which is a separate blank in the certificate.
- D. The document title is typically not included in the jurat certificate wording.
Jurat Certificate - Signer's Name
The jurat certificate must clearly state the name(s) of the individual(s) who personally appeared before the Notary and subscribed (signed) and swore or affirmed to the truthfulness of the document.
- Identifies the person(s) taking the oath/affirmation.
- Mandatory element of the jurat certificate.
- Must be the legal name(s) of the signer(s).
Memory trick: Fill-in-blanks: Date, Name, Venue for truth.