For a notary to issue an acknowledgement, it is not required for you to sign the document in the notary’s presence, but you will have to prove your identity and swear under oath that your signature was made on your own free will. If you require a jurat instead of an acknowledgment, it is required that you sign the document in front of the notary. These types of documents will specifically state the need for a jurat by saying “subscribed and sworn to” on the document just above where the notary should be applying their seal.