Under Rule 26(g), what must be included with any disclosure, discovery request, response, or objection?

• A. Signed by the attorney or the party, certifying that after reasonable inquiry the disclosure is complete and correct
• B. Signed by the clerk
• C. No signature is required
• D. Certification is optional

Answer: (A)

Rule 26(g) requires that any disclosure, discovery request, response, or objection be signed by the attorney of record or by the party, and include a certification that, after reasonable inquiry, the disclosure is complete and correct. This signature and certification hold the signer responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information, encouraging careful, truthful disclosures and enabling the court to sanction improper certifications if they’re false or frivolous. The clerk does not provide this signature, and the requirement is not optional.