A certificate by a county clerk authenticating or verifying the authority of the notary public to act as such
Any electronic signature used by a remote notary
The original oath of office filed with the Secretary of State
A signed affidavit by the principal
Correct Answer
A. A certificate by a county clerk authenticating or verifying the authority of the notary public to act as such
AI Explanation
This is the county-clerk verification concept. The booklet defines “Authentication (Notarial)” as a certificate subjoined by a county clerk to a certificate of proof, acknowledgment, or oath signed by a notary, thereby authenticating the notary’s authority. Not to be confused with an apostile, which is a Department of State authentication for possible international use.
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