What is a common error notaries make on notarial certificates?

A frequent mistake that notaries make on notarial certificates is the failure to sign the notarial certificate. Signing the certificate is a crucial step in the notarial process, as it verifies that the notary has performed the duties required for the acknowledgment. Without the notary’s signature, the certificate lacks authenticity and legitimacy. This can lead to questions about the validity of the notarization and may cause issues for the parties involved in the document being notarized.

The other options may also pose issues, such as including excessive details that can lead to confusion or using non-standard terminology that is not easily understood. However, these do not undermine the basic requirement of the certificate as much as failing to provide the notary's signature does. Notaries must ensure their signature is present to complete the notarization correctly.