notary

[ noh-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural no·ta·ries.

1. notary public.

notary

/ nəʊˈtɛərɪəl; ˈnəʊtərɪ /

noun

1. a notary public
2. (formerly) a clerk licensed to prepare legal documents
3. archaic.
   a clerk or secretary

Derived Forms

• noˈtarially, adverb
• notarial, adjective
• ˈnotaryship, noun

Other Words From

• nota·ry·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of notary¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin notārius “clerk,” from not(āre) “to mark” ( note ) + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of notary¹

C14: from Latin notārius clerk, from nota a mark, note

Example Sentences

In reviewing banking records and escrow documents, Versoza said he observed a forged power of attorney document bearing Tascon’s name, which also had a fake notary stamp.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s signed in front of local notaries in the United States,” the judge wrote in a decision that was translated into English and filed in the Orange County case.

From Los Angeles Times

The signatures of Ms. Presley and of a notary public on some of the documents had been forged, lawyers for Ms. Keough said.

From New York Times

They have also presented an affidavit from a notary public who has denied signing key documents the company has held up as evidence that they are entitled to sell the home.

From New York Times

The deed of trust contained the signature of Florida notary Kimberly Philbrick, who submitted an affidavit May 8 saying she had no involvement with the documents.

From Los Angeles Times