Signing a document filed with the court or presented to a judge or judicial officer constitutes verification upon oath or affirmation. The following steps must be taken to change the name on your Notary Public Commission: • Complete the Notary Application.The affidavits must contain an actual signature; typed signatures will not be accepted. Samples of both forms are included below. Tip 1: Double-check the certificate while the signer is present. Catching a mistake before your signer leaves is the best-case scenario. You will need to complete the Motion to Replace Birth Record (court form NAM113) and Order Granting Replacement Birth Record (court form NAM114). 1. Complete the court forms, following all of the steps in these instructions. 2. Note: The document may already be signed - the notary does not have to witness the signature just determine if the signer was the one who did it. Below are the most commonly used forms in the District Court of the District of Minnesota.