Which statement about the jurat date is true?

• A. The date sworn does not need to be noted.
• B. The date sworn must be noted in the jurat to ensure record.
• C. The date is optional.
• D. The date sworn must be noted in the jurat to ensure the record is complete.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that the jurat must record the exact date the oath or affirmation was administered. This date anchors the notarization in time, so anyone reading the record knows when the signer took the oath. Without it, the jurat would be incomplete and the document could be challenged or considered less enforceable. Saying that the date sworn must be noted to ensure the record is complete captures this necessity: it ensures the record contains all essential details to verify and maintain the notarization properly. The other statements imply the date is optional or not required, which would undermine the integrity and usefulness of the jurat.