Notary Public Exam with complete solutions

Acknowledgmet A formal declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and deed. $2 each person Administrator A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit. Affidavit A signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a notary public or other authorized officer. The venue, or county wherein the affidavit was sworn to should be accurately stated. It is more important that the affiant, the person making the affidavit, should personally appear before the notary and made the oath to the statements contained in the affidavit. Affirmation A solemn declaration made by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath; it is the same as an oath, and just as binding, but it is for the person who has religious or conscientious scruples against taking an oath. Ex "Do you solemnly, sincerely, and truly, declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?" Apostile Department of State authentication attached to a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use. Attest To witness the execution of a written instrument, at the request of the person who makes it, and subscribe the same as a witness. Attestation Clause That clause ( Ex; at the end of the will) wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the ex-ecution of the same. Authentication A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any certificate of proof or acknowledgment or oath signed by a notary; this COUNTY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE authenticates or verifies the authority of the notary public to act as such. Authentication Certificate $3 Bill of Sale A written instrument given to pass title of personal property from vendor to vendee. Certified Copy A copy of a public record signed and certified as a true copy by the public official having custody of the original. A notary public has NO authority to issue certified copies. Notaries must not certify to the authenticity of legal documents and other papers required to be filed with foreign consular officers. Change of Name/Address $10 Chattel Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures