The Washington Verification Upon Oath or Affirmation is a form used to validate a legal document or affidavit. The language “signed and sworn to (or affirmed before me)” indicates that the signer of a legal document presented themselves before a notary public and took an oath (sworn before God) or an affirmation (sworn on their honor) that the information in the legal document is 100% accurate. They will then need to sign the document in the officer’s presence. The notary will complete the short form and provide their seal thus notarizing the affidavit or legal instrument.

Laws – §42.44  Notaries public.

WASHINGTON NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE
(VERIFICATION UPON OATH OR AFFIRMATION)

State of Washington
County of ___________

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on __________ [Date] by ____________ [Name of Person Making Statement].

Dated:______________

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Signature

(Seal or stamp)

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Title
My appointment expires:__________