Notarial Acts
Acknowledgement
The signing party is confirming that they personally signed the document in the past.
Signature Witness/Attestation
The signing party is signing the document with the notary serving as a witness, or if the witness has already signed the document, the signing party will sign again in the notary's presence.
Oath/Affirmation Administration
The notary asks the swearing party to raise their right hand and either swear an oath or solemnly affirm that they will perform an action or uphold a specific standard based on the situation.
Oath/Affirmation Verification
Also referred to as a "jurat", this is a combination of witnessing a signature and administering an oath.
Copy Certification/Attestation
Verification that the document in question is an exact copy of another document. The notary will compare the copy with the original document and determine that the copy is a full, true, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the original.
Event Occurance/ Performance Certification
The notary may be present to observe the act or event being certified, or the notary may rely on a witness who will be required to swear an oath or affirmation that the event occurred or the act was performed.