Function: This notarial act is used to certify that a photocopy of a document is a true and correct copy of the original. The Notary Public does not validate the content. You certify that the attached document is a true, exact, complete, unaltered, and accurate photocopy of the original document you possess.
Examples of Vital Records or Public Records Include:
Function: Similar to an affidavit of a true copy, this notarial act certifies that a copy of a document is a true, accurate, and complete reproduction of the original. Not all documents are eligible for copy certification, especially vital records or public records.
Eligible Documents for Texas RON:
Important Notes:
Function: Used when the signer confirms they executed a document voluntarily. The notary verifies the identity of the signer and ensures they understood the document. The signing can occur before or during the notary session.
Function: Similar to acknowledgment, this requires the notary to witness the signing of a document. The notary verifies the identity of the signer and certifies they witnessed the signing.
Function: This act involves the notary administering an oath or affirmation, where the person swears or affirms the truth of a document’s contents. An oath is a declaration to a higher power; an affirmation is a solemn promise without religious connotations.
Function: Used when a signer must swear or affirm the statements in a document and sign it in the notary’s presence. The notary witnesses the signing and administers an oath or affirmation.
Each notarial act serves a specific legal function, so the correct choice depends on the purpose of the document being notarized and any legal requirements surrounding it.
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