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Notary public terminology and phrases can get confusing especially for a first-time notary. Many of these terms are tossed around in everyday exchanges, and some are being used incorrectly. What makes it more difficult is many people are confused about... no one knows what you do Notary public terminology and phrases can get confusing especially for a first-time notary. Many of these terms are tossed around in everyday exchanges, and some are being used incorrectly. What makes it more difficult is many people are confused about the role of a notary—and assume they are aware what these terms mean. Ensure your clients, and yourself, are aware of the notarial act you are completing. In an effort to make it easier for notaries joining the business and a refresher for veteran notaries, we have created a list of terms and their definitions. --Oath: a pledge made by a person signifying he or she is responsible for telling the truth. It can be oral or written. --Affirmation: in place of an oath because of a religious objection or not religious at all. Just like an oath, it can be oral or written and has the same legal impact as an oath. **If an oath or affirmation is falsified it is an act of perjury which is punishable by the law. --Acknowledgment: declaration that the person has signed the document voluntarily. That act for the notary is a “certificate of acknowledgement,” and a statement of the date on which their commission expires. -- Affidavits: A written statement to which a person (the “Affiant”) makes an oath. The Affiant’s name must appear on the document. -- Deposition: Oral testimony for legal proceedings. The notary may take the witnesses’ oath to tell the truth or they may be asked to notarize the transcript from the proceeding.