Taking an affidavit.

The notarizing officer taking an affidavit should: (a) Satisfy himself, as far as possible, that his notarial act will be acceptable under the laws of the jurisdiction where the affidavit is to be used (see § 92.5); (b) Require the personal appearance of the affiant at the time the affidavit is taken; (c) Require satisfactory identification of the affiant; and (d) Administer the oath to the affiant before the affiant signs the affidavit. [22 FR 10858, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended at 60 FR 51723, Oct. 3, 1995]