Which act requires the signer to swear to the truth of the document's contents?

• A. Acknowlegements require the signer to swear to the truth.
• B. Jurats require the signer to swear to the truth of the document's contents.
• C. A seal requires oath.
• D. Certification requires identity verification.

Answer: (B)

Jurats are the notarial form that includes an oath or affirmation. In a jurat, the signer swears that the statements in the document are true, and the notary administers the oath and records that the oath was administered. This is distinct from an acknowledgment, where the signer attests that they signed willingly and that the signature is genuine, without swearing to the truth of the contents. A seal is just the notary’s stamp used to authenticate the act; it does not involve swearing. Certification refers to verifying something like the copy of a document or the signer’s identity; it does not require the signer to swear to the contents.