A jurat is a certification added to an affidavit or document, signed by a notary public or authorized officer, confirming that the signer personally appeared, swore, or affirmed the truthfulness of the contents, and signed the document in their presence. It typically includes the date, location, and the official’s signature.
- Purpose: To verify that the signer took an oath or affirmation that the document’s contents are true.
- Location: Usually found at the bottom of an affidavit.
- Contents: It states when, where, and before whom the oath was taken.
- Process: The signer (affiant) must sign in the presence of the notary.

