New York State Notary Practice Exam

Which of the following would be an example of an attestation?

1. A notary witnessing a document signing

2. A loan agreement

3. A personal statement

4. A prenuptial agreement

The correct answer is: A notary witnessing a document signing

The correct response focuses on the role of attestation in notarial acts. Attestation refers to the act of a notary public confirming that a document has been signed in their presence. In this context, when a notary witnesses a document signing, they are verifying the identity of the signer, ensuring that they are signing willingly, and then making a formal endorsement that serves to authenticate the document. This endorsement is what defines the act of attestation. The other options, while being legal documents, do not encompass the notarial act of attestation. A loan agreement, personal statement, and prenuptial agreement are all types of documents that can be signed, but they do not inherently involve the attestation process unless a notary is present to witness the signing and affirm it through their notarial act.