Utah Notary Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT an example of a notarial certificate?

1. Acknowledgment

2. License verification

3. Jurat

4. Signature Witness

The correct answer is: License verification

A notarial certificate serves as a formal declaration by the notary that certain actions have been performed, or conditions have been met, during the notarization process. In this context, an acknowledgment, jurat, and signature witness all form part of the notarial acts and include specific wording that validates the notary's involvement. An acknowledgment is a declaration by a signer affirming that they have willingly signed a document for the intended purpose, often requiring the notary to verify the identity of the signer. A jurat, on the other hand, certifies that a signer has sworn to or affirmed the truth of the contents of a document before the notary. Lastly, a signature witness is also a notarial act where the notary verifies the identity of the signer and observes the signing of the document, providing a degree of assurance about the authenticity of the signature. In contrast, license verification does not involve the formal process of notarization or a certificate that conveys the notary's declarations regarding the execution of documents. Instead, it typically refers to confirming the legitimacy or status of a professional license, which is outside the scope of notarial acts and does not involve any form of notarial certificate. Therefore, the correct choice is that license verification is not