A clause in which witnesses certify that an instrument was executed before them and how it was executed
A county clerk’s authentication attached to a notarial certificate
A statement of venue at the top of an affidavit
An electronic certificate of authenticity under Executive Law §135-c
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A. A clause in which witnesses certify that an instrument was executed before them and how it was executed
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An attestation clause is a witness-certification concept. In the booklet definition of “Attestation Clause,” the witnesses certify that the instrument was executed before them and describe the manner of execution. Not to be confused with a notarial acknowledgment, which is the officer’s certificate, or with a county clerk’s authentication.
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