An acknowledgment is a formal declaration by the person who has signed a document, stating that the signature is their voluntary act made in the presence of an authorized official, typically a notary public.
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath or affirmation before an authorized officer, often used to authenticate facts pertaining to a real estate transaction.
Notarize refers to the act of a notary public witnessing the signing of a document and attesting to the authenticity of the signature. This process provides legal assurances that the signature is legitimate.
A notary public is an official, authorized to perform certain legal formalities, including witnessing signatures on documents, to deter fraud and ensure proper execution of important paperwork.
