Notarial ActsQuestion 34 of 100
The phrase 'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me' on a certificate indicates which act?
a.An acknowledgment
b.A copy certification
c.A proof of execution
d.A jurat
Explanation
'Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me' is the statutory jurat wording under Government Code §8202. It signals that the signer signed in the notary's presence and took an oath or affirmation.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8202Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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