As an alternative, the requisite notary certification information cannot be included within the jurat or acknowledgment itself.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Sometimes
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

The statement is false. In Texas notary practice, the certification details that prove the notary’s authority—such as the notary’s name, office, commission expiration date, and the seal—can be included directly in the jurat or acknowledgment, or attached as a separate notarial certificate. This information is typically part of the certificate text or the attached certificate so the notarization clearly shows who certified it and that their commission is active. So it’s perfectly acceptable, and common, to have the required certification information included within the jurat or acknowledgment itself.