Posted by SamIam_CA on 6/14/05 6:58pm
Msg #44659

Giving the oath?

Tomorrow I have a signing with the Pastor of a local church. I haven't seen the docs yet. I sure hope there aren't any jurats. The idea of having to put a 'man of G-d' under oath is laughable. Wouldn't it be nice if we could assume everything he says or writes is truthful? I know that we gotta do what we gotta do, but I really don't want to.

Reply by Ernest_CT on 6/14/05 7:15pm
Msg #44663

Yup, it goes against our grain, but we gotta do it! I'd be tempted to start by saying "The law says I have to put you under oath."

Reply by Becca/FL on 6/14/05 7:44pm
Msg #44665

Here in Florida the "oath" thing can be very informal. I, personally do not give "oaths" per se. The law only requires that there is a verbal exchange between the Notary and the signer which indicates that the signer is taking an oath. I just say, "by signing this document you do understand that you are swearing, attesting, affirming that the information in the document is true and correct," if they say yes, that constitutes an oath in Florida.

The only time I ever give an official oath is when I am swearing someone in for a court appearance or depo via the phone.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 6/14/05 9:11pm
Msg #44686

Gee, Becca, sounds like you're giving an oath. Any oath you give is "official", as there is no prescribed verbiage as to what the oath is, just what it is suppose to convey and get a reply. So, I'm not sure what you mean by "informal" or "official oath". An oath is an oath. They are "swearing, attesting and affirming" to you. That's an oath!

Reply by Becca/FL on 6/14/05 9:23pm
Msg #44687

Okay Paul, we're mincing words here. An "official" (maybe official was a bad choice of words)oath, to me, means the raising of the hand, do you swear yada, yada, yada. An "informal" oath is what I do in a siging. But, you are right, an oath is an oath.

Reply by HisHughness on 6/14/05 9:40pm
Msg #44688

Paul elucidates:

***An oath is an oath.***

Oath: One of theveral typeth of thereal grainth that head, thimilar to wheat and rith

Formal oath: Therved at wedding dinnerth

Informal oath: Conthumed while thtill in your jockieth

Feeling his oath: General carouthing and thwearing.

Reply by CarolynCO on 6/14/05 8:07pm
Msg #44669

Sam,
Last week I did a signing for a Minister while sitting in his Church. I don't know where your signing is, but if it is in the Church, be prepared -- they're quite busy people and have many interruptions.