notary public

noun

, plural notaries public.

1. a public officer or other person authorized to authenticate contracts, acknowledge deeds, take affidavits, protest bills of exchange, take depositions, etc.

notary public

noun

1. a public official, usually a solicitor, who is legally authorized to administer oaths, attest and certify certain documents, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of notary public¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

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

A notary public is often required to finalize many legal documents and official applications.

From Encyclopedia.com

A County Clerk can witness the grantor and grantee’s signatures by acting as a notary public.

From Encyclopedia.com

To do this, you can use a notary public who is a person who witnesses the signing of signatures and marks the agreement or document with a seal.

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