What different types of notarizations are there?
The two most common types of notarizations are “Acknowledgement” and “Jurat”. The type of notarization needed is usually indicated on the document with a pre-printed notarial certificate. However, if a notarial certificate is not pre-printed, the document signer must choose which to use, as the notary is prohibited from doing so. Acknowledgement – An Acknowledgement certificate indicates that the signer personally appeared before the notary, was identified by the notary, and acknowledged to the notary that he or she freely signed the document. It’s best to sign the document in front of the notary, however, if the document is already signed, the signature may still be notarized if the signer appears before the notary, provides acceptable proof of identity, and acknowledges that he or she signed it. Jurat – A Jurat certificate indicates that the signer personally appeared before the notary, was identified by the notary, and signed the document in front of the notary. Additionally, the no
