Definition Of Terms

Acknowledgement:  A formal declaration before a notary public that the instrument presented is the free and voluntary act of the party executing it and the signatures on the document are genuine.

Affidavit:  A signed statement made under oath or affirmation.

Affirmation:  An oral or written declaration made by a person who has an objection to taking oaths, certifying that under penalty of perjury the declarations are true.

Jurat:  An attached written statement of the notary public that the oath or affirmation was taken before him/her.

Oath:  Oral or written appeals before God that the declarations made are true.

Identification Requirements

Each signer must present at least one of the forms of identification ("ID")listed below. The ID must be current; contain the signer's photograph, personal description, and signature; and bear a serial or other identifying number.

1 --- Driver's License or non driver's ID card issued by State
2 --- U.S. Passport
3 --- U.S. Military ID Card that contains all required elements stated above
4 --- Foreign Passport stamped by U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services ("USCIS")