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Overview: 

An acknowledgment verifies the signer's identity and confirms their voluntary signature on a document, while a jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm the truthfulness of the document's contents. In essence, a jurat focuses on the truthfulness of the statement, while an acknowledgment focuses on the identity and voluntary signature of the signer.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Acknowledgment:

  • Purpose: To confirm the signer's identity and that they signed the document voluntarily, in front of a notary.
  • Focus: Ensuring the signature is authentic and the signer is who they claim to be.
  • Required for: Many important documents, including real estate conveyances, mortgages, powers of attorney, and contracts.
  • Notarization: The acknowledgment notarization does not affect the document's validity or truthfulness.

Jurat:

  • Purpose: To require the signer to swear or affirm that the statements in the document are true and accurate.
  • Focus: Verifying the truthfulness of the document's contents under oath.
  • Required for: Affidavits, depositions, and sworn statements where the signer needs to attest to the truthfulness of their statements.
  • Notarization: The jurat notarization includes an oath or affirmation administered by the notary.

Key Differences: 
Truthfulness vs. Identity/Voluntary Signature: A jurat focuses on the truthfulness of the document's content, while an acknowledgment focuses on the signer's identity and their voluntary signature.

Oath or Affirmation: A jurat involves a sworn oath or affirmation by the signer, whereas an acknowledgment does not.

Typical Uses: Jurat is commonly used for affidavits and other sworn statements, while acknowledgment is used for various documents like deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Acknowledgement vs Jurat

Acknowledgement


Related Articles: NNA (Notary Bulletin)

5 steps to a proper notarization

Notary Essentials: The difference between acknowledgments and jurats

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