A jurat is a statement made by a person before a notary public attesting to the truth of the statements in a document, typically an affidavit. The person making the jurat must sign the document in the presence of the notary.
Jurat language typically includes a phrase such as "I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct." This serves as a warning to the person making the jurat that they can be charged with perjury if they have knowingly made false statements in the document.
Here is an example of jurat language that can be used in an affidavit:
"I, John Doe, declare that I am the person who witnessed the signature of Jane Doe on the attached document. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on: ________________________
Signature of John Doe"
