Ohio Notary Practice Exam

What is a key requirement of an acknowledgement?

1. The document must be signed in private

2. The signer must acknowledge the signature is their own

3. The document must be notarized in another state

4. The signer does not need to identify themselves

The correct answer is: The signer must acknowledge the signature is their own

An acknowledgement is a document that confirms that the signer is acknowledging the contents of the document and that they are signing it willingly. Therefore, the key requirement is for the signer to acknowledge that the signature is their own, as stated in option B. The other options are incorrect because - Option A is not a necessary requirement for an acknowledgement. The document does not necessarily have to be signed in private, but it is important to have a witness present during the signing process. - Option C is also incorrect because notarization is not a requirement for an acknowledgement. While notarization can add legal validity to the document, it is not a key requirement. - Option D is incorrect because the signer is required to identify themselves in most cases. This can be through a signature, a printed name, or a form of identification.