Errors and omissions in Jurats are common reasons for Probate applications being returned for corrections
Always ensure that you identify the deponent correctly in the Jurat.
Note: For example, other issues seen could be; the date of swearing may be missing, the address is not fully completed.
Correct identification of Deponent in a Jurat
This jurat is correctly executed as it clearly demonstrates that the deponent's identity was verified through personal acquaintance by the official, as denoted by the completion of section (a). Consequently, section (b) is intentionally struck out to unequivocally indicate that third-party identification was not employed in this instance
Affirmed/Sworn at Castlebar
in the County of Mayo
this 11th day of April 2024 Michael Hegarty
by the said Michael Hegarty (Signature of Deponent)
before me, a Commissioner for taking Affidavits and
(a) I know the Deponent
or
(b) the Deponent has been identified to me by _ who certifies to his/her knowledge of the Deponent.
I certify that I know the deponent.
(Signature of Person Identifying Deponent)
Fiona McCarthy
Commissioner for Oaths/Practising Solicitor
Correct identification of Deponent in a Jurat
This jurat is properly executed as it clearly establishes that the deponent was not personally known to the official. Instead, identification was reliably made by a third party, Peter McNally, whose signature confirms personal knowledge of the deponent. This is evidenced by the completion of section (b) and the striking out of section (a), thus avoiding any potential ambiguity in the attestation process.
Affirmed/Sworn at Castlebar
in the County of Mayo
this 11th day of April 2024
by the said Michael Hegarty
before me, a Commissioner for taking Affidavits and
(a) I know the Deponent
(Signature of Deponent)
or
(b) the Deponent has been identified to me by Peter McNally who certifies to his/her knowledge of the Deponent.
I certify that I know the deponent.
Peter McNally
(Signature of Person Identifying Deponent)
Fiona McCarthy
Commissioner for Oaths/Practising Solicitor
Incorrect identification of Deponent in a Jurat
This jurat is incorrectly completed because it fails to definitively indicate the method of the deponent's identification. Both section (a) and section (b) remain unstruck, leading to ambiguity about whether the deponent was personally known to the official or identified by a third party. For precise and lawful verification, one of the sections should have been clearly struck out to indicate the chosen method of identification.
Affirmed/Sworn at Castlebar
in the County of Mayo
this 11th day of April 2024
by the said Michael Hegarty
before me, a Commissioner for taking Affidavits and
(a) I know the Deponent
Michael Hegarty
(Signature of Deponent)
or
(b) the Deponent has been identified to me by _ who certifies to his/her knowledge of the Deponent.
I certify that I know the deponent.
(Signature of Person Identifying Deponent)
Fiona McCarthy
Commissioner for Oaths/Practising Solicitor