notary public

noun

plural

notaries public

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

notary public

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of notary public¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

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A notary public in the U.S. serves as an impartial witness when important documents are signed.

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Scammers try to confuse immigrants into thinking they’re an immigration attorney by calling themselves a notario, notary public, accountant or consultant, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

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

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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.

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

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notary not at all

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