What is the statement indicating that the notary swears or affirms an oath that the signatures are of the people identified in the document?

What is the statement indicating that the notary swears or affirms an oath that the signatures are of the people identified in the document?

• A. Caveat
• B. Attestation clause
• C. Ancillary probate
• D. Small estate probate

Answer: (B)

In notarial acts, an attestation clause is the statement that the document was signed in the presence of witnesses and that the signatures are those of the identified individuals, as witnessed or affirmed by the notary. This clause provides formal proof of authenticity for probate and other legal proceedings, showing that the signing was properly witnessed and that the signatures are genuine. The other options relate to different probate concepts (warnings of claims, or separate probate procedures) and do not describe the notary’s formal authentication of signatures.

In notarial acts, an attestation clause is the statement that the document was signed in the presence of witnesses and that the signatures are those of the identified individuals, as witnessed or affirmed by the notary. This clause provides formal proof of authenticity for probate and other legal proceedings, showing that the signing was properly witnessed and that the signatures are genuine. The other options relate to different probate concepts (warnings of claims, or separate probate procedures) and do not describe the notary’s formal authentication of signatures.