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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Oaths and jurats: practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 7 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation?

  1. An oath is a pledge to a Supreme Being; an affirmation is a pledge on one's personal honour
  2. An oath is spoken and an affirmation is written; only oaths have legal effect
  3. An oath is used in court; an affirmation only for business documents
  4. An affirmation can only be given by attorneys
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A. An oath is a pledge to a Supreme Being; an affirmation is a pledge on one's personal honour — Both have the same legal effect.

Question 2

Must the signer speak during an oath or affirmation?

  1. Yes, they must respond aloud (or by a clear equivalent if they cannot speak)
  2. Only if a witness is present
  3. No, a nod is never needed
  4. No, a nod or a written statement is always enough for an oath or an affirmation in every state
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A. Yes, they must respond aloud (or by a clear equivalent if they cannot speak) — The notary asks the question and the signer answers.

Question 3

Who administers the oath for a jurat?

  1. The notary
  2. The document's author
  3. The signer
  4. A witness
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A. The notary — The notary asks the signer to swear or affirm.

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