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Identity and Signature Verification

The signer’s identity is confirmed using personal knowledge or satisfactory identification, and the document is signed in the notary’s presence.

Oath or Affirmation

The signer voluntarily swears or affirms that the statements contained in the document are true

Jurat Notary Services in Oxford, Mississippi

Community Notary Services provides professional jurat services for affidavits, sworn statements, declarations, and other documents requiring the signer to verify that the information provided is true.

During a jurat appointment, the signer personally appears before the notary, provides satisfactory identification, signs the document in the notary’s presence, and takes an oath or affirmation confirming the truthfulness of the statements in the document.

Because a jurat requires the signature to be completed in the notary’s presence, the document should remain unsigned before the appointment. Under Mississippi notary rules, the signer must voluntarily swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the document’s statements are true.

Understanding Jurats

A jurat is used when the receiving party requires more than confirmation of a signature. The signer must also make a formal oath or affirmation regarding the truthfulness of the document’s contents.

The oath and affirmation have the same notarial purpose. An oath may use religious wording, while an affirmation is a nonreligious declaration. The signer may choose the form that is appropriate for them

The notary verifies the signer’s identity, witnesses the signature, administers the oath or affirmation, and completes the notarial certificate. The notary does not verify whether the statements themselves are factually correct. Mississippi law defines a verification on oath or affirmation as the individual’s own declaration that the statement in the record is true.

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Documents That May Require a Jurat

Jurats are commonly requested for documents containing sworn statements or factual declarations. The document’s preparer or receiving organization should determine whether a jurat is required.

Suggested Document Types

  • Affidavits
  • Sworn statements
  • Verification forms
  • Written declarations
  • Certain applications
  • Financial or business statements requiring an oath
  • Court or administrative documents requiring verification
  • Document-custodian statements

Requirements vary by document and receiving organization. Confirm that your document requires a jurat before scheduling the appointment.

HOW IT WORKS

A Clear Four-Step Jurat Process

01

Confirm the Requirement

Verify that the document or receiving organization specifically requires a jurat or verification on oath or affirmation.

02

Present Identification

Appear before the notary with the complete unsigned document and acceptable identification.

03

Sign and Take the Oath

Sign the document in the notary’s presence and voluntarily swear or affirm that its statements are true.

04

Complete the Certificate

The notary completes the jurat certificate and applies the required signature and official seal.

Mississippi requires the notarial certificate to be completed at the time of the act and to include required information such as the jurisdiction, notary’s title, signature, date, and commission-expiration information.