notarization

noun

1
: the act, process, or an instance of notarizing
2
: the notarial certificate appended to a document

Examples of notarization in a Sentence

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In this case, the installer already carried a valid Apple Developer ID and a notarization ticket. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 To reduce those mistakes, Clay County includes instructions with every mail ballot packet, highlights the section requiring notarization and places another reminder on the return envelope before voters seal it. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 HelloPrenup, for example, charges a flat $599 per couple for its basic service and offers optional add-ons such as notarization (where applicable), attorney consultations and separate attorney representation for each partner. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The company refrained from revoking the macOS certificates immediately to prevent MacBook users from encountering technical snafus with Apple's notarization system. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for notarization

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 28 Jul. 2026.

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