California Notary Public ExamJuratsMedium
A Notary Public is completing a jurat certificate for a document signed by 'Jane Doe'. The pre-printed jurat certificate wording states: 'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _______ day of _______, 20____, by __________.' What must the Notary Public write in the final blank space?
- AThe type of identification used
- BThe Notary's full name
- CThe document title
- DJane Doe
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Jane Doe
The final blank in the standard jurat certificate wording is for the name of the individual who appeared before the Notary Public, took the oath or affirmation, and signed the document.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Identification details are recorded in the Notary's journal, not typically on the certificate itself.
- B. The Notary's name is typically part of the Notary's signature and printed name below the certificate, not in this blank.
- C. The document title is not included in the standard jurat certificate wording.
Jurat Certificate - Signer's Name
The standard jurat certificate wording includes a blank space where the Notary Public must legibly insert the name of the individual who personally appeared, took the oath or affirmation, and signed the document.
- Must be the name of the person who took the oath/affirmation.
- Must be the name of the person who signed the document.
- Part of the required certificate elements.
Memory trick: Who swore and signed? Their name's the final chime!