The documents should already have the notary certificates pre-printed on them. Of course, they may not be in accordance with your state notary laws, but they can be modified to conform or you can attach a loose certificate of like kind. That is, if the pre-printed certificate is an acknowledgment, then you would need to correct it (cross out, initial changes) or attach a loose acknowledgment. If it's a jurat, then you would need to correct it (cross out, initial changes) or attach a loose jurat. Chances are, you won't need to make any corrections or attach any loose certificates. Don't -assume- that a notarial certificate is required unless you are directed by the custodian that one is needed or there is explicit instructions on the document that says to attach an acknowledgment or jurat certificate.
You've been around the boards long enough to recognize the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat.
As a refresher, look for keywords: ACKNOWLEDGE indicates an acknowledgment would be required; SWORN TO or AFFIRMED, UNDER OATH, AFFIANT, DEPOSES AND SAYS are keywords and phrases indicating an oath must be given and jurat certificate completed. |
