Is there a Notary jurat certificate for a legally blind person? He does not sign with an “x”. He signs his signature. — A.N., Washington
No, there is no special jurat certificate for a legally blind person. To perform a jurat (called a “verification on oath or affirmation” in Washington), you would use the statutory short-form notarial certificate for a verification on oath or affirmation.
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