notarization

noun

no·​ta·​ri·​za·​tion ˌnō-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce notarization (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of notarizing
2
: the notarial certificate appended to a document

Examples of notarization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, the iPhone maker has built in new safeguards such as notarization of apps. Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Ensure that all necessary legal requirements, such as notarization or witnessing, are met as per the applicable jurisdiction. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023 Recent federal legislation in the SECURE Notarization Act would deliver the benefits and efficiencies of remote online notarization to Americans nationwide. Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Remote online notarization, an ability to get documents legally notarized completely online, is another important digitization trend. Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 In Georgia, state Rep. Joseph Gullett, a Republican, has sponsored two bills that would legalize remote online notarization. Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 California lawmakers have been working to hammer out legislation that would allow remote online notarization. Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 This resulted in the advancement of things like real estate and lender websites, apps and other e-closing technologies, including remote online notarization (RON). Phil King, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The final steps can then take place via remote online notarization or an in-person closing, cutting down on the amount of time spent during the actual signing meeting. Phil King, Forbes, 15 June 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notarization was in 1930

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“Notarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notarization. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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