Self-Guided Notary Public Training
5. Performing the 5 Main Notarial Acts
Duration 2:19
Did you know an acknowledgment is the only act for which the document does not have to be signed in the notary’s presence? The steps to perform an acknowledgement can also be found by reviewing page 10 of the Notary Public Manual.
Duration 2:11
Signature Witnessing is when a signer signs the document in the presence of the notary on a specific date. The steps to perform a signature witnessing can also be found by reviewing page 13 of the Notary Public Manual.
Duration: 1:19
A copy certification is when a notary makes a true and accurate copy of a document. The steps to performing a copy certification can also be found on page 14 of the Notary Public Manual.
Duration: 2:13
An oath and affirmation is the only notarial act that does not require a notarial certificate. The steps to perform an oath and affirmation can also be found on page 11 of the Notary Public Manual.
Duration: 2:42
A jurat is when a signer swears or affirms to the truthfulness of the contents of a document. The steps to perform a jurat can also be found by reviewing page 12 of the Notary Public Manual.
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