What is a jurat?

• A. The seal of the court
• B. The certificate of the person administering the oath to the person swearing to an affidavit
• C. The signature of the witness
• D. The notarization stamp

Answer: (B)

A jurat is the certificate attached to a sworn affidavit or declaration that records the administration of the oath by an authorized official. It identifies who administered the oath, and it typically includes the date and place, confirming that the person appeared, took the oath, and swore to the truth of the contents. The official signs the jurat and often includes their title and sometimes a seal. This is why the correct choice describes it as the certificate of the person administering the oath—the jurat’s purpose is to certify that the oath was administered and sworn. The other elements mentioned—such as a court seal, the witness’s signature, or a general notarization stamp—relate to other aspects of documents but do not define the jurat itself.