A Notary's Guide to Oaths and Affirmations

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

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  • @missburnett3350
    @missburnett3350 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you give another example of where you would verbally use God or personal honor for the oath/affirmation.

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  2 місяці тому

      Another time a Notary would need to conduct an oath or affirmation is when the notarial act is a jurat. A jurat is often referred to as a "verification upon oath or affirmation."

  • @VICKIECARPENTER-zr1pt
    @VICKIECARPENTER-zr1pt 7 місяців тому +1

    Great information thank you!🙂

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! we appreciate your comment.

  • @Onyesoh
    @Onyesoh 2 роки тому +3

    Hello I'm new here and studying for the test. Does one ask the client to take the oath first before they sign the paperwork? or the other way round. Thanks

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  2 роки тому

      Hello Joe. What state are you located in?

    • @Onyesoh
      @Onyesoh 2 роки тому

      @@NationalNotary New York State

  • @peacemaker4492
    @peacemaker4492 4 місяці тому +1

    Very professional intro video

  • @LatoyaGreen-k5p
    @LatoyaGreen-k5p Рік тому +1

    Do you have to administer and Oath or Affirmation during every notary you sign?

    • @DutchNovak
      @DutchNovak Рік тому

      for jurats yes, for acknowledgments no.

  • @karimaechols6116
    @karimaechols6116 3 роки тому +2

    Question what is the requirements for New Jersey
    Whenever I watch y’all videos y’all never speak about New Jersey

    • @blake031299
      @blake031299 3 роки тому +1

      Because they're the "national" notary association

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  3 роки тому +1

      Hello. Our videos cover general notary best practices that can be applied by any notary in all states. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/05/your-guide-notary-oaths-affirmations

    • @jdallasdeans4838
      @jdallasdeans4838 2 роки тому

      Hi, it depends in the wording... check with your state's division that governs and issues notary commissions... they may be a book of example notarial certificates for your state. My state provides example notarial certificates by category on the state's website in the notary statutes.

  • @Foodlepadoodle
    @Foodlepadoodle 2 роки тому

    How do I know if they need to say one? How do I know which one they need to say?

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  2 роки тому

      Hi Jenny. Thank you for your question. In some cases, a client may simply need you to administer an oath or affirmation orally, rather than as part of a jurat​, affidavit or other written document. The purpose of administering a verbal oath or affirmation is, again, to compel a client to truthfulness.
      An oath is a solemn pledge to a Supreme Being. An affirmation is a solemn pledge on the individual's personal honor. Again, the choice should be made by the signer. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/05/your-guide-notary-oaths-affirmations

    • @jdallasdeans4838
      @jdallasdeans4838 2 роки тому

      Hi, it depends in the wording... check with your state's division that governs and issues notary commissions... they may be a book of example notarial certificates for your state. My state provides example notarial certificates by category on the state's website in the notary statutes.

  • @mariecaril8415
    @mariecaril8415 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @sharondarandall2632
    @sharondarandall2632 9 місяців тому

    I’m in Texas. Is it required for the signer sign the document or is the notarial statement sufficient?

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  9 місяців тому

      Hello! By "document," are you referring to the notarial certificate or notarial wording? If so, that part is filled out by the Notary. The notarial certificate does not require a signer's signature. Take a look at our TX Jurat Certificate as an example www.nationalnotary.org/jurat

    • @sharondarandall2632
      @sharondarandall2632 9 місяців тому

      @@NationalNotary No, I meant the document being notorized. If the document does not have a signature line is it ok just to perform the oath and complete the notarial statement?

  • @genevawilkerson4245
    @genevawilkerson4245 3 роки тому +1

    Do only documents that say "I swear or affirm" require an oath?

    • @NationalNotary
      @NationalNotary  3 роки тому +3

      Hello. In some cases, a client may simply need you to administer an oath or affirmation orally, rather than as part of a jurat​, affidavit or other written document. The purpose of administering a verbal oath or affirmation is, again, to compel a client to truthfulness.
      An oath is a solemn pledge to a Supreme Being. An affirmation is a solemn pledge on the individual's personal honor. Again, the choice should be made by the signer. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/05/your-guide-notary-oaths-affirmations

    • @jdallasdeans4838
      @jdallasdeans4838 2 роки тому +1

      Here's my interpretation:
      The text "I swear or affirm" is a combo certificate where the signer is given to cover either preference on giving an oath (swearing to/before a Supreme Being) or making affirmation (swearing on their honor). In this scenario, the verbal oath is still required if the certificate text read as listed and should be answered "I do" or "I will"
      Also: since the text reads, "I swear or affirm" --It indicates that the signer should read the certificate aloud with right hand in their appropriate lifted position.
      However, always check with your state's notary division and NNA may be able help with your state specific notary laws on this matter.