California Notary License Practice Exam

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When is an oath involved with an acknowledgment?

Always
Never
When notarizing a will
When the signer utilizes a credible witness as ID

The correct answer is: When the signer utilizes a credible witness as ID

An oath is a solemn declaration, made under the penalty of perjury, that something is true. An acknowledgment is a declaration by the signer that they have signed a document willingly and without duress. An oath is typically not involved with an acknowledgment, unless the signer uses a credible witness as identification. In this case, the credible witness is required to take an oath or affirmation to confirm the identity of the signer. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Options A and B are incorrect because they are absolute statements and do not take into account certain circumstances. Option C is incorrect because a will does not require an acknowledgment to be notarized, but rather a separate notarial act.