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Because a loose certificate is not an integral part of a document, it is very important to guard against its fraudulent use. The object is to make sure that the certificate may be used with one, and only one, particular document.  \nAny notarial wording on the document itself that the certificate is replacing should be crossed out and the words “SEE ATTACHED NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE” should be typed or written on the page.  \n􀁸 Staple the full page certificate after the signature page, so that a recorder can easily film the certificate in sequence with the signature that goes with it.  \n􀁸 On the certificate itself, the document’s date, type, and the number of pages should be noted at the bottom of the certificate, e.g.,“Attached to declaration, signed by John Hancock on July 4, 1776, two pages.”  \n􀁸 Write in the notarial journal,“used loose certificate” or “attached certificate.”  \n􀁸 You can use the notary stamping device to guard against fraudulent certificate use. Affix the impression so that it rests partly on the certificate and partly on the signer’s page, but make sure that the stamp does not obscure any writing or signatures on either paper. Make sure a whole impression is also on the certificate, so that an auditor can compare the divided impression to the whole.  \nAttach the certificate yourself; don’t allow someone else to do it. Sometimes a client will call later and ask for a “corrected certificate.” If there is a mistake, the document, and often the signer, will have to reappear before you. An unattached certificate is like a blank check; you could be liable for its misuse.  \nAcknowledgment in an Individual Capacity  \nState of OREGON  \nCounty of    \nThis record was acknowledged before me on (date)   , 20  by  \n(name(s)) of individual(s)   .  \nNotary Public-State of Oregon  \nOfficial Stamp  \nDocument Description  \nThis certificate is attached to page   of a   (title or type of document), dated   , 20   , consisting of   pages.  \nAcknowledgment in a Representative Capacity  \nState of OREGON  \nCounty of    \nThis record was acknowledged before me on (date)   , 20   \nby (name(s) of individual(s))   as  \n(type of authority)   of (name of party on whose behalf  \nrecord was executed)   .  \nNotary Public-State of Oregon  \nOfficial Stamp  \nDocument Description  \nThis certificate is attached to page   of a   (title or type of document), dated   , 20   , consisting of   pages.  \nVerification on Oath or Affirmation  \nState of OREGON  \nCounty of    \nSigned and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on (date)   , 20   \nby (name(s) of individuals making statement)   .  \nNotary Public-State of Oregon  \nOfficial Stamp  \nDocument Description  \nThis certificate is attached to page   of a   (title or type of document), dated   , 20   , consisting of   pages.  \nWitnessing or Attesting a Signature  \nState of OREGON  \nCounty of    \nSigned (or attested) before me on (date)   , 20   \nby (name(s) of individual(s))  .  \nNotary Public-State of Oregon  \nOfficial Stamp  \nDocument Description  \nThis certificate is attached to page   of a   (title or type of document), dated   , 20   , consisting of   pages.  \nCertifying to a Copy of a Document  \n\n| | State of OREGON\u003Cbr>County of  \u003Cbr>I certify (or attest) that this is a true and correct copy of a record in the possession of \u003Cbr>Dated:  , 20  .\u003Cbr>Notary Public-State of Oregon\u003Cbr>Official Stamp\u003Cbr>Document Description\u003Cbr>This certificate is attached to page   of a   (title or type of document), dated   , 20   , consisting of   pages. | |\n| --- | --- | --- |","cbCaij7LWyot24BJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij7LWyot24BJ","pdf",275886,6,"English","# Attaching a Notarial Certificate\n## Safeguards Against Fraudulent Use\n## Completion and Recording Requirements\n# Oregon Notarial Certificate Forms\n## Acknowledgment in an Individual Capacity\n## Acknowledgment in a Representative Capacity\n## Verification on Oath or Affirmation\n## Witnessing or Attesting a Signature\n## Certifying to a Copy of a Document","[{\"question\":\"What extra steps are required when attaching a notarial certificate?\",\"answer\":\"The replaced notarial wording on the document should be crossed out, and “SEE ATTACHED NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE” must be typed or written on the page. The full certificate should be stapled after the signature page so it can be filmed in sequence.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the attached certificate be identified and recorded?\",\"answer\":\"On the certificate, note the document’s date, type, and number of pages at the bottom. In the notary journal, record the entry as “used loose certificate” or “attached certificate,” and apply a stamp impression partly on the certificate and partly on the signer’s page.\"},{\"question\":\"What Oregon notary certificate types are included?\",\"answer\":\"The document provides templates for acknowledgment in an individual capacity, acknowledgment in a representative capacity, verification on oath or affirmation, witnessing or attesting a signature, and certifying to a copy of a document.\"}]","Notarial Certificate - Attaching, Acknowledgments, and Signature Verification | PDF",1789614731]