Which statement about signatures is true?

• A. Both affiant and jurat signatures must be handwritten.
• B. A stamp on signatures is disallowed.
• C. The affiant signature must be electronic.
• D. Either the affiant or jurat signature may be electronically captured.

Answer: (D)

Signatures can be captured in electronic form as part of modern notarization and affidavits. In many settings, both the person making the sworn statement (the affiant) and the notary’s certification (the jurat) can sign electronically. That’s why the statement about either signature being electronically captured is true.

The other ideas are too restrictive or inaccurate in typical practice: signatures aren’t required to be handwritten in all cases, many jurisdictions allow stamps or seals to accompany signatures, and there isn’t a universal rule that the affiant’s signature must be electronic.