What two aspects does an acknowledgment aim to secure regarding the signature?

• A. authenticity; voluntariness
• B. validity; legality
• C. accuracy; genuineness
• D. legitimacy; execution

Answer: (A)

An acknowledgment focuses on two aspects of the signature: authenticity and voluntariness. The notary verifies that the signature is genuine (the signer actually signed the document) and that the signer did so voluntarily (freely, without coercion). In practice, the signer appears before the notary, proves identity, and acknowledges that they signed for the stated purpose, with the notary certifying those two elements. Other choices distract from what the acknowledgment attests—the signer’s identity and voluntary act—rather than the document’s legal validity, content accuracy, or execution itself.