Notary Public 101

acknowledgement vs. jurat

Notarial Act: Acknowledgement

"Acknowledgment" means a notarial act in which an individual at a single time and place:

1. Appears in person before the notary;

2. Presents an original document;

3. Is personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence of identity;

4. Indicates to the notary that he/she understands the contents & purpose of the document;

5. Indicates to the notary that the signature on the document was voluntarily affixed by the individual for the purposes stated within the document &, if applicable, that the individual had due authority to sign in a particular representative capacity.

Notarial Act: Jurat

"Jurat" means a notarial act in which an individual at a single time and place:

1. Appears in person before the notary;

2. Presents an original document;

3. Is personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence of identity;

4. Takes an oral oath or affirmation the sworn statement is true & correct to the best of their knowledge & signs the document.

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The 4 types of Powers Of Attorney;

1. Special or Limited Power Of Attorney

2. General or Financial Power Of Attorney

3. Durable Power Of Attorney

4. Medical or Healthcare Power Of Attorney

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Click the video to learn about the different types.

Child Travel Consent Forms

When and why you need to have a travel consent form.

A Child Travel Consent form (sometimes called a letter of permission to travel) provides proof that a child has permission to travel without both (or either) legal guardians present. If a child is crossing borders alone or with an adult who isn't their parent/legal guardian, they need a consent letter signed by both parents.

notary public 101 basics

What is a Notary Public?

acknowledgement vs. jurat

Notarial Act: Acknowledgement

Notarial Act: Jurat

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Child Travel Consent Forms