Notarial ActsQuestion 53 of 100
If a signer objects to swearing an oath for religious reasons, what may the notary offer instead?
a.Refuse service
b.A copy certification
c.An affirmation, which is legally equivalent to an oath
d.A jurat without any pledge
Explanation
A signer who objects to an oath may instead make an affirmation, a secular pledge that carries the same legal effect and perjury penalty. The notary must still obtain an affirmative, conscious pledge from the signer.
Law Reference: CA Code of Civil Procedure §2093Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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