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Yes, there are 2 clubhouses near me where I can meet you in the Trilogy Vistancia area.   Please call or text me for the address. There is no additional fee for meeting there. 

Due to covid, I am no longer meeting in people’s homes but am willing to meet in a public place such as schools and libraries. I will meet you at an agreed upon location.  If you prefer this option, there will be an extra mileage fee of $ O.445/mi round trip. 

An acknowledgment is a notarial act in which a notary certifies that a signer, whose identity is proven by satisfactory evidence, appeared before the notary and acknowledged that the signer signed the document. It is an unsworn statement or declaration by an individual acknowledging that he or she signed the document voluntarily and for the purpose stated therein. 

To determine if your document is an acknowledgement, the wording on the document usually has the following wording: “Acknowledged before me…”

Documents usually requiring an acknowledgment include deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney.

A jurat is a notarial act in which the notary certifies that a signer, whose identity is proven by satisfactory evidence, has:

  • Made in the notary’s presence a voluntary signature; and has
  • Taken an oath or affirmation vouching for the truthfulness of the signed document. Some states refer to this type of notarization as an affidavit.

During this process, the notary will ask the signer to either swear or affirm that the contents of the document are true and correct. 

To determine if your document is a jurat, the wording on the document usually has the following wording: sworn to (or affirmed before me; subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed). 

 A copy certification is a notarial act in which the notary certifies that a photocopy of an original document was made that is neither a public record nor publicly recordable.

The notary must have access to a copy machine and cannot use a photocopy provided by the requestor. 

An oath is a sacred declaration or statement attesting to the truth of the contents of a document that is signed before the notary.  During notarizations a notary may be required to administer an oath or affirmation to the signer. The signer makes the decision as to whether he or she would like to take an oath or an affirmation.

  • An oath means the signer or credible person is swearing to a supreme being (for example: God).
  • An affirmation is taken when the signer or credible person does not believe in a supreme being or does not want to swear to a supreme being.

Oaths are required on written affidavits, transcribed depositions, and other sworn statements.  Oaths and affirmations are legally binding and are equivalent in the eyes of the law. Making a false statement under either one is a criminal offense called perjury.

To determine if you will have to make an oath or affirmation, the wording on the document will usually have the following wording: sworn to (or affirmed before me; subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed).   

Acceptable forms of ID MUST include a photo and be valid and unexpired:

– U.S. Driver’s License
– U.S. Issued Photo ID
– U.S. Passport

– Non-Operating License issued by any state or territory of the U.S.
– Inmate Identification Card (Issued by State Dept. of corrections or County Sheriff’s Dept.)

Alien Registration Card with Photo

– U.S. Armed Forces Identification Card (Military ID)
– Other Government Issued ID (Either U.S. Government issued or U.S. Tribal government)

Requirements:  Unexpired; contains customers photograph, signature and physical description including:  height, weight, eye color, and hair color.  Issued by the US Govt; a state or U.S. Territory, or tribal government.