As used in this chapter:

1. (A) "Acknowledgment" means a notarial act in which the signer of the notarized document acknowledges all of the following:

   1. (1) That the signer has signed the document;
   2. (2) That the signer understands the document;
   3. (3) That the signer is aware of the consequences of executing the document by signing it.
2. (B) "Criminal records check" has the same meaning as in section 109.572 of the Revised Code.
3. (C) "Disqualifying offense" means a crime of moral turpitude as defined in section 4776.10 of the Revised Code and a violation of a provision of Chapter 2913. of the Revised Code.

4. (D) "Jurat" means a notarial act in which both of the following are met:

   1. (1) The signer of the notarized document is required to give an oath or affirmation that the statement in the notarized document is true and correct;
   2. (2) The signer signs the notarized document in the presence of a notary public.
5. (E) "Notarial certificate" means the part of, or attachment to, a document that is completed by the notary public and upon which the notary public places the notary public's signature and seal.

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