The oath must be administered in the language of the document being notarized.
There is no prescribed wording for the jurat oath; an acceptable oath would be 'Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?'
The notary must use the exact phrase: 'Do you solemnly swear, under penalty of perjury, that the contents of this document are true and correct?'
The signer must raise their right hand and repeat the oath verbatim from Civil Code section 1185.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Notarial Acts/Documentation
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. There is no prescribed wording for the jurat oath; an acceptable oath would be 'Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?'
Detailed Explanation
No prescribed wording for jurat oath. The California Notary Public Handbook states: 'There is no prescribed wording for the oath, but an acceptable oath would be: Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?' The notary has flexibility in wording. Additionally, while it is traditional for both the signer and notary to raise their right hand, this is NOT a legal requirement.
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