The following is an example of an ________________________ for an individual:[Hawaii Maui example text]

• A. corporate acknowledgment
• B. power of attorney
• C. jurat
• D. acknowledgment

Answer: (D)

An acknowledgment is the notarial act used when an individual personally appears before the notary, proves who they are, and confirms that they signed the document willingly for the purposes stated. In the Maui example, the signer appears, verifies their identity, and acknowledges the signature, with the notary witnessing and affixing the seal without administering an oath. This differs from a jurat, where the signer swears or affirms the truth of the contents and signs in the notary’s presence; it differs from a corporate acknowledgment, which involves signing on behalf of a corporation; and from a power of attorney, which designates an agent to act for another. Since the scenario involves an individual and the act of acknowledging a signature, the correct term is acknowledgment.