What is required for a notarized affidavit?

A notarized affidavit requires a notary seal and a jurat statement. The notary seal serves as verification of the notary's authority to perform the notarization and ensures the legitimacy of the document. The jurat statement is a formal declaration that the signer has affirmed the truthfulness of the contents of the affidavit in the presence of the notary. This process provides the necessary legal endorsement, establishing that the signer understood the implications of their statement and was acting voluntarily.

The requirement for a signature from another witness, while it may be relevant in certain situations, is not a condition for notarizing an affidavit. Similarly, a declaration from a judge pertains to court proceedings rather than the notarization of an affidavit. Lastly, a legal review by an attorney is not necessary for an affidavit to be notarized; the focus is on the notary's validation of the signer’s identity and the affirmance of the document's content.