Ohio Notary Practice Exam

What are the three main types of notarial acts performed?

1. Acknowledgment, Jurat, Oath or Affirmation

2. Acknowledgment, Certification, Verification

3. Affidavit, Verification, Oath

4. Signature Witnessing, Acknowledgment, Jurat

The correct answer is: Acknowledgment, Jurat, Oath or Affirmation

The correct answer identifies the three main types of notarial acts as acknowledgment, jurat, and oath or affirmation. An acknowledgment is a declaration made before a notary public by a person who has signed a document, confirming that they did so willingly and without coercion. This act ensures that the signer is who they claim to be, reinforcing the integrity of the document. A jurat involves a notary public witnessing the signing of a document and administering an oath or affirmation to the signer. This type of act confirms that the signer swears to the truthfulness of the contents of the document, providing legal accountability and authenticity. Oath or affirmation is a solemn promise made by a person to tell the truth or uphold certain standards, often part of various legal proceedings or documents. Notaries facilitate this process and may administer these vows or promises to ensure the credibility of the statements made. The incorrect choices mix elements of notarial acts but do not represent the three primary categories recognized in notarial practice. Some options include terms that are not standard types of notarial services or do not fully capture all primary functions, such as certification and verification, which are not categorized as distinct acts without the context of acknowledgment or jurat.