What are the different types of notarial acts?

The purpose of an acknowledgment is for a signer, whose identity has been verified by the notary, to declare to a notary  that he or she has willingly signed a document.  

A notary acknowledgment form is a sworn statement, commonly attached to a legal document, that confirms the authenticity of the person signing. The document may be signed ahead of time and without the presence of the notary. 

The purpose of a jurat is for an affiant to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of an affidavit. 

An oath or affirmation is administered to a document signer when the signer is required to make a sworn statement about certain facts

A notary public administers an oath or affirmation to the affiant, who verifies the truth listed in the affidavit under penalty of perjury. 

The signer must appear in person before the notary and sign the document in his/her presence. 

The purpose of a verification of a copy of a document is to certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a notary. 

When you apply for something like a bank account or mortgage, you may be asked to provide documents that are certified as true copies of the original.

When applying for a Florida title for the first time on a used motor vehicle, Florida law requires the owner to sign a sworn statement that the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the odometer reading on the vehicle are correct.

Florida law provides that a financial institution may open a safe deposit box if the rental fee is past due, providing that proper notice has been made and that certain other conditions are met.

A notary public is required to be present to the opening of a safe deposit box to inventory the contents and to make an appropriate certificate to the opening. 

The primary purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that employers hire individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and to prevent unlawful employment of unauthorized immigrants.

Both employers and employees have specific responsibilities when it comes to Form I-9. Employers must ensure that each newly hired employee completes and signs Section 1 of Form I-9. Employees must provide their employer with acceptable documents to establish their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. (listed on the form) and complete Section 2 of the form.