An attestation happens when a person not involved in a transaction (a third party) “attests” or witnesses the two involved parties sign a document. ... The witness's signature on that document would be an attestation. Other documents, however, require the signature of a legal public notary.

What is an attesting official?

Attesting Officer means such officer or official of the Issuer who in accordance with the Resolution, the laws of the State, the bylaws or other governing documents of the Issuer or practice or custom, regularly certifies official acts and records of the Issuer, and includes any assistant or deputy officer to the ...

What does attesting a document mean?

Attestation is the act of witnessing the signing of a formal document and then also signing it to verify that it was properly signed by those bound by its contents. Attestation is a legal acknowledgment of the authenticity of a document and a verification that proper processes were followed.