Notarial ActsQuestion 46 of 100
When administering an oath, what is a common and proper practice?
a.Having the person sign twice
b.Reading the whole document aloud
c.Requiring a second notary
d.Asking the person to raise their right hand and affirmatively respond to the oath
Explanation
The notary typically asks the person to raise their right hand and to respond affirmatively (e.g., 'I do') to a spoken oath or affirmation. There must be an unequivocal act by which the person consciously takes the oath.
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