Question: are there different types of notaries?
Answer: Acknowledgments. An acknowledgment is normally required for documents concerning valuable assets, like deeds and mortgages. ... 
Jurats. A jurat confirms the authenticity and validity of the information in a document. ... 
Signature Witnessing. ... 
Oaths and Affirmations. ... 
Copy Certification. ... 
Understanding the Role of Notary Publics.