It is never acceptable to place only one's signature and seal on a document, without any notarial language. What you should look for in a document before you notarize: The proper notary wording (Certificate of Notarial Act).This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. Sample Notary Statements are available for the following forms: Acknowledgements; Oaths; Depositions; Affidavits; Certificates. Acknowledgements. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seals. (Seal). A Pennsylvania notary acknowledgment form is used to authenticate the signing of a document. This form is used to prove the notary positively identified the signer, making their signature on the document legitimate. Notarized Recorded Document attached to the Notary Affidavit. 3.6 A sample form Notary Affidavit is attached as Exhibit A to this regulation. Notary Statement - The notary statement determines which notary act you are completing.
