Full question:
Does an Affidavit document regarding civil code 3198 need to be witnessed or notorised?
- Category: Affidavits
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
An affidavit must be notarized but does not need to be witnessed under California Civil Code 3198. A jurat, which is the section of the affidavit where the notary certifies that the document was sworn before them, is required. This notarization is necessary for affidavits because the signer must attest to the document's content.
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