Which document must a notary provide after executing a notarization?

The requirement for a notary to provide documentation after executing a notarization primarily revolves around transparency and proper record-keeping. After performing a notarization, the notary typically must complete a notarial certificate, which serves as an official record of the notarization performed. This certificate usually confirms the completion of the notarization, includes pertinent details such as the date, the type of document, and the signer's information.

An affidavit, while a sworn statement made under oath, is not a standard requirement to be provided by a notary after conducting a notarization. The notarial journal, while essential for record-keeping, does not need to be provided as a copy to the signer. It serves as a private log for the notary's records. Additionally, a letter to the signer is not a customary document issued after the notarization process.

Therefore, the option of providing an affidavit is not the correct interpretation of standard practices in notarization, as the notary is not strictly required to prepare or provide it. However, the notation of certificate details, akin to certification of the signer’s identity, may remain as part of professional conduct and documentation but also is not universally mandated.