Acknowledgement vs. Jurat - What's The Difference?: Jurats
Acknowledgement vs. Jurat - What's The Difference?: Jurats
Acknowledgement and jurat certificates are the two most common notarial acts, yet there is
confusion about the difference between these forms for many signers. Some notaries even
find it difficult to remember which procedures apply to which certificate.
Jurats
A jurat is used when the signer is swearing to the content of the document. The notary must
administer an oath or affirmation to the signer in order to complete the jurat. A jurat also
requires that the signer signs in the presence of the notary. It is possible to glean this
information from the jurat certificate its self. The wording states Subscribed and sworn to
before me subscribed meaning signed and sworn meaning that an oral oath or
affirmation was given. Before me means that both were done in the presence of the notary
public.
Acknowledgements
An acknowledgement is used to verify the identity of the signer and to confirm that they
signed the document. They are not swearing to the truthfulness or validity of the document,
they are simply acknowledging that they signed the document
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF ______) SS.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of
_____________, personally appeared _____________ with Community Tax
Certificate No. _____________ issued on _____________ at
_____________ (and Tax Identification No. (T.I.N.) _____________),
known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the
foregoing instrument which (he/she) acknowledged to me as (his/her) free
and voluntary act and deed, consisting of only ______ (____) page/s,
including this page in which this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by
(him/her) and (his/her) instrumental witnesses on each and every page
hereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of ______;
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS
This deed, made and entered into this ___ day of __________, 20__ at the City of
Manila, by and between:
-and-
Pedro San Juan, Filipino Citizen, of legal age, married to Patricia San Juan with
residence and postal address at 123A Somerville Plaza Tower, 5678 Mahogany
Avenue, Manila, hereinafter referred to as the "ASSIGNEE".
WITNESSETH that -
WHEREAS the ASSIGNOR is the buyer of a 2-bedroom unit, located at 18C, Grand
Towers Condominium, 234 Taft Avenue, Manila, with an area of SEVENTY EIGHT (78)
SQUARE METERS more or less, covered by Condominium Certificate Title No. 98765 of the
register of Deeds of Manila, registered in the name of the Bank of the Philippine Islands.;
WHEREAS, the ASSIGNOR has offered to to assign all his rights, title and interest
over the above unit, as referred in said Contract to Sell and the ASSIGNEE hereby accepts
the assignment in accordance with the terms herein set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the sum
of ONE MILLION PESOS (1,000,000.00), PHILIPPINE CURRENCY, which the
ASSIGNOR hereby acknowledged to have received from the ASSIGNEE, the ASSIGNOR
hereby assigns, transfers and conveys unto the ASSIGNEE, all his rights, title and interest to
the aforementioned property and and appurtenant interest in the Condominium project
pursuant to this Agreement and the ASSIGNEE by these presents hereby accepts the
assignment and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Contract to Sell and
the rules and regulations, and restrictions pertaining to the said unit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands on the date and place
first above written.
ASSIGNOR ASSIGNEE
Signed in the presence of:
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, a notary for and in the City of Manila, personally appeared:
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Deed of
Assignment and transfer of Rights and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and
voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
(Jurat for Joint Affiants)
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this _____________, by
_____________ who exhibited to me (his/her) Community Tax Certificate
No. _____________ issued at _____________ on _____________ and by
_____________ who exhibited to me (his/her) Community Tax Certificate
No. _____________ issued at _____________ on _____________.
Notary Public
Series of ______;
DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
This DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made, executed and entered into by:
(NAME OF SELLER), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino, and
with residence and postal address at (Address of Seller), hereinafter referred to as the SELLER
-AND-
(NAME OF BUYER), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address of Buyer),
hereinafter referred to as the BUYER.
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the SELLER is the registered owner of a parcel of land with improvements
located at (Address of property to be sold) and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.
(TCT Number) containing a total area of (Land Area of Property in Words) (000)SQUARE
METERS, more or less, and more particularly described as follows:
"(Insert the technical description of the property on the title) Example: A PARCEL
OF LAND (Lot 20 Blk 54 of consolidation subdivision plan (LRC) Pcs-13265, being a portion of
the consolidation of Lots 4751-A and 4751-B (LRC) Psd-50533, Lot 3, Psd-100703, Lot 1, Psd-
150980, LRC Rec. Nos. Nos. N-27024, 51768, 89632, N-11782, N-13466, and 21071 situated
in the Bo. of San Donisio, Mun of Paranaque, Prov of Rizal, Is. of Luzon. Bounded on NE.,
point 4 to 1 by Road Lot 22, on...to the point of beginning; containing an area of (280) square
meters more or less..."
WHEREAS, the BUYER has offered to buy and the SELLER has agreed to sell the above
mentioned property for the amount of (Amount in words) (P 000,000.00) Philippine Currency;
__________________________ ____________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of ___________________, personally appeared:
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same are their free act and voluntary deed.
This instrument, consisting of (__) pages, including the page on which this acknowledgment is
written, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the concerned
parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.
Notary Public
WE, (Insert Name of Principal) single/married (insert name of spouse if married), of legal age, with
residence and postal address at (Address) do hereby APPOINT (Insert name of Agent /Attorney-In-
Fact)) single/married (insert name of spouse if married), likewise of legal age, with postal address at
(Address) as our true and legal representative to act for and in our name and stead and to perform
the following acts:
To sell, offer for sale, and come to an agreement as to the purchase price and
thereafter to sign for us and in our name and receive payment from the sale of our
property more particularly described as follows: (Insert Description of Property)
HEREBY GRANTING unto our representative full power and authority to execute and
perform every act necessary to render effective the power to sell the foregoing properties, as
though we ourselves, have so performed it, and HEREBY APPROVING ALL that he may do by
virtue hereof with full right of substitution of his person and revocation of this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , WE HAVE HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS THIS ____ DAY OF
_______________ 20__, AT (Insert Place of execution of this Instrument).
_______________________________ __________________________________
(Name of Principal) (Name of Agent /Attorney-In-Fact)
_____________________________ ___________________________________
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
CHATTEL MORTGAGE
That the MORTGAGOR is indebted unto the MORTGAGEE in the sum of (Amount in Words)
(000,000.00), Philippine Currency, receipt of which is acknowledged by the MORTGAGOR upon the signing of
this instrument, payable within a period of _____ years, with interest thereon at the rate of (___)% per
annum;
That for, and consideration of , this indebtedness, and to assure the performance of said obligation to pay,
the MORTGAGOR hereby conveys by way of CHATTEL MORTGAGE unto the MORTGAGEE, his
heirs and assigns, the following personality now in the possession of said MORTGAGOR
That the condition of this obligation is that should the MORTGAGOR perform the obligation to pay the
hereinabove cited indebtedness of (Amount in Words) (000,000.00) together with accrued interest thereon, this chattel
mortgage shall at once become null and void and of no effect whatsoever, otherwise, it shall remain in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands, this ____day of ____________ 20___ at
____ Philippines.
_______________________________ _______________________________
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
_______________________________ _______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20__.
Note: Chattel mortgages requires an Affidavit of Good Faith attached to it -sample below:
We, the undersigned MORTGAGOR AND MORTGAGEE hereby jointly and severally swear that
we executed the foregoing Chattel Mortgage in order to secure the indebtedness therein and
for no other purpose or purposes contrary to law.
____________________________ _____________________________
MORTGAGOR MORTGAGEE
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, (Name of Affiant)., Filipino, of legal age, residing at (Address of Affiant), after having been
sworn in accordance with law hereby depose and state:
That I am the true and lawful owner of a certain motor vehicle which is
more particularly described as follows:
That sometime in June of this year, I was looking for the original Certificate
of Registration of my car but to my surprise, said Owners original Copy could not
found;
That I took pains to look for said Certificate of Registration, but to no avail;
That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and
to request from the Land Transportation Office of Angeles City, a copy of said
Certificate of Registration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____ day of _______________. 20___ at
_________________________.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ____ day of ______________, 20___ in
___________________ City, with affiant exhibiting his CTC No. _______________ ,
Issued on ______________________ at _________________________.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Until December 31, 200___
This CONTRACT OF LEASE is made and executed at the City of _____, this day of
_______________, 20__, by and between:
-AND-
(NAME OF LESSEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address),
hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential property
situated at (Address of property to be leased);
WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease-out the property to the LESSEE and the LESSEE is
willing to lease the same;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the LESSOR leases
unto the LESSEE and the LESSEE hereby accepts from the LESSOR the LEASED premises,
subject to the following:
1. PURPOSES: That premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSEE for
residential purposes only and shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby expressly agreed
that if at any time the premises are used for other purposes, the LESSOR shall have the right
to rescind this contract without prejudice to its other rights under the law.
2. TERM: This term of lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon its
expiration, this lease may be renewed under such terms and conditions as my be mutually
agreed upon by both parties, written notice of intention to renew the lease shall be served to
the LESSOR not later than seven (7) days prior to the expiry date of the period herein agreed
upon.
3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rental rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS:
AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be payable
to the LESSOR.
4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this contract and
prior to move-in an amount equivalent to the rent for THREE (3) MONTHS or the sum
of PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. wherein the two (2)
months deposit shall be applied as rent for the 11th and 12th months and the remaining one
(1) month deposit shall answer partially for damages and any other obligations, for utilities
such as Water, Electricity, CATV, Telephone, Association Dues or resulting from violation(s) of
any of the provision of this contract.
5. DEFAULT PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE in the payment of the rent, such as
when the checks are dishonored, the LESSOR at its option may terminate this contract and
eject the LESSEE. The LESSOR has the right to padlock the premises when the LESSEE is in
default of payment for One (1) month and may forfeit whatever rental deposit or advances have
been given by the LESSEE.
6. SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the leased
premises to be occupied in whole or in part by any person, form or corporation, neither shall
the LESSEE assign its rights hereunder to any other person or entity and no right of interest
thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE without the
LESSOR'S written approval.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE shall pay for its telephone, electric, cable TV, water,
Internet, association dues and other public services and utilities during the duration of the
lease.
8. FORCE MAJEURE: If whole or any part of the leased premises shall be destroyed or
damaged by fire, flood, lightning, typhoon, earthquake, storm, riot or any other unforeseen
disabling cause of acts of God, as to render the leased premises during the term substantially
unfit for use and occupation of the LESSEE, then this lease contract may be terminated
without compensation by the LESSOR or by the LESSEE by notice in writing to the other.
9. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: The LESSOR or its authorized agent shall after giving due
notice to the LESSEE shall have the right to enter the premises in the presence of the LESSEE
or its representative at any reasonable hour to examine the same or make repairs therein or for
the operation and maintenance of the building or to exhibit the leased premises to prospective
LESSEE, or for any other lawful purposes which it may deem necessary.
10. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation
thereof, as herein provided, the LESSEE will promptly deliver to the LESSOR the leased
premises with all corresponding keys and in as good and tenable condition as the same is now,
ordinary wear and tear expected devoid of all occupants, movable furniture, articles and effects
of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause by the LESSEE will give the LESSOR
the right, at the latter's option, to refuse to accept the delivery of the premises and compel the
LESSEE to pay rent therefrom at the same rate plus Twenty Five (25) % thereof as penalty until
the LESSEE shall have complied with the terms hereof. The same penalty shall be imposed in
case the LESSEE fails to leave the premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or
termination for any reason whatsoever.
11. JUDICIAL RELIEF: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek judicial
relief against the other, the losing party shall pay an amount of One Hundred (100) % of the
amount clamed in the complaint as attorney's fees which shall in no case be less than
P50,000.00 pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said party may be entitled
to under the law.
12. This CONTRACT OF LEASE shall be valid and binding between the parties, their
successors-in-interest and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place above
written.
LESSOR LESSEE
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines)
_________________________) S.S
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument consisting of ____ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgement
is written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their
witnesses, and and sealed with my notarial seal.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
AFFIDAVIT
I, (Insert Name of Affiant) , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single/married to (Insert Name
of Spouse if any), and a resident of (Insert Address of Affiant), after having been duly sworn in
accordance with law, hereby depose and say:
1. .......................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
2. ........................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
2. ........................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
........................................................................
(Signature of Affiant over Printed Name)
Notary Public
That I am indebted in the sum of________ (amount in words) __________ PESOS (P:
000,000.000), Philippine Currency, to _________________________________________ also a
Filipino, of legal age, single / married to _______________________________________ with postal
address at ______________________________________________________.
That I shall pay the sum of _________________________________ PESOS (P 000,000.00) unto the
said ____________________________ within a period of (state the repayment period -
days/months/years) from the execution hereof , with interest at the rate of (state the interest
rate in words) ( 0.0 %) percent per year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have affixed my signature hereto this _____ day of ____________, 20__
at ___________________________. at___________________________, Philippines.
_____________________________
(Printed Name Over Signature)
WITNESSES:
________________________ _______________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year and place above written.
Notary Public
This CONTRACT TO SELL, made and executed this ____ day of _________, 20__ by and between:
-AND-
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the BUYER/VENDEE has offered to buy and the SELLER /VENDOR has
agreed to sell the above mentioned property under the terms and conditions herein below set
forth;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the total sum of (Amount in words) (Php:
000,000.00) Philippine Currency, and of the covenants herein after set forth
the SELLER/VENDOR agrees to sell and the BUYER/VENDEE agrees to buy the aforesaid
property subject to the following terms and conditions: (Note: Terms and Conditions below
are sample only, please revise)
1. The total consideration shall be One Million (Php: 1,000,000.00) PESOS, Philippine
Currency, payable as follows:
a) The amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php: 300,000.00) PESOS, representing
earnest money shall be payable by the BUYER/VENDEE to the SELLER/VENDOR upon
signing of this Contract to Sell;
b) The remaining balance in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php: 700,000.00)
PESOS, shall be paid in Cash on or before ___________, 20__.
c) In case the check representing the payment for the balance provided in paragraph b hereof,
is dishonored by the drawee bank, the earnest money in the amount of THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND (Php: 300,000.00) PESOS, shall be forfeited in favor of the SELLER/VENDOR.
2. Capital Gains Tax and Real Estate Tax, shall be for the account of the SELLER/VENDOR;
3. Documentary Stamps Tax, Registration Fee, registration expenses, and all other
miscellaneous fees and expenses shall be to the account of the BUYER/VENDEE;
5. Upon full payment of the total price, the SELLER/VENDOR shall sign and execute
a DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE in favor of the BUYER/VENDEE. The SELLER/VENDOR shall
likewise execute and/or deliver any and all documents, including but not limited to the original
copy of Transfer Certificate of Title, Tax Declaration and all other documents necessary for the
transfer of ownership from SELLER/VENDOR to the BUYER/VENDEE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures, this ___ day of
____________, 20__ at _________________________, Philippines.
(SELLER/VENDOR) (BUYER/VENDEE)
Name Name
WITH MARITAL CONSENT:
________________________ _________________________
Name of Seller/Vendor's Spouse Name of Buyer/Vendee's Spouse
__________________________ ____________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This instrument, consisting of ___ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgment is
written, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the concerned
parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year and place above written.
Notary Public
I. I desire that should I die, it is my wish to be buried according to the rites of the
Roman Catholic Church and interred at our family mausoleum in Manila;
II. To my beloved wife _____name of wife_____, I give and bequeath the following
property to wit:_________________________ ;
VII. I hereby direct that the executor and administrator of this Last Will and
Testament or his substitute need not present any bond;
VIII. I hereby revoke, set aside and annul any and all of my other will or testamentary
dispositions that I have made, executed, signed or published preceding this Last Will
and Testament.
_______________________________________
(Signature of Testator over Printed Name)
ATTESTATION CLAUSE
We, the undersigned attesting witnesses, do hereby affirm that the forgoing is the last Will and
Testament of ___name of testator___ and we certify that the testator executed this document
while of sound mind and memory. That the testator signed this document in our presence, at
the bottom of the last page and on the left hand margin of each and every page, and we, in
turn, at the testator's behest have witnessed and signed the same in every page thereof, on the
left margin, in the presence of the testator and of the notary public, this _____ day of
__________, 20__ at____________.
______________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Witness Address
______________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Witness Address
______________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Witness Address
JOINT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, Notary Public for and in the city of ________________, personally appeared:
The testator ________________, with CTC No. __________ issued at ___________ on ____________;
all known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Will, the first as testator
and the last three as instrumental witnesses, and they respectively acknowledged to me that
the same as their own free act and deed.
This Last Will and Testament consists of __ page/s, including the page on which this
acknowledgment is written, and has been signed on the left margin of each and every page
thereof by the testator and his witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the day, year, and place above written.
Notary Public