notarize

verb

no·​ta·​rize ˈnō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing

transitive verb

: to acknowledge or attest as a notary public

Examples of notarize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The document was notarized by Evan England, who has served as spokesman for the Matos campaign. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2023 Green is accused of falsifying the names and signatures of petitioners and circulators and notarizing false statements for five applicants in the 2022 Dallas County Democratic primary, according to authorities. Isabella Volmert, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2023 The signatures on the East Providence sheet were notarized by Evan England, a spokesman for the Matos campaign who was attesting that Gallagher signed the nomination papers. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023 The sale of the Alabama properties were notarized by a Santa Rosa Beach resident, which the Post reported suggested the senator was in Florida when the transaction went through on July 14. John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2023 Both documents were notarized by Evan England, a spokesman for the Matos campaign. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023 Of note, although both documents were handwritten, the 2010 was more detailed, has her signature on every single page, and was notarized. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 13 July 2023 Franklin’s sons have already agreed that the other document, written and notarized in 2010, meets those requirements and qualifies as a will. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2023 The petition also alleged the amendment was not witnessed or notarized and questioned the authenticity of Lisa Marie Presley’s signature. Dan Heching, CNN, 17 June 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of notarize was in 1922

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“Notarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notarize. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

notarize

verb
no·​ta·​rize ˈnōt-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing
: to sign as a notary public to show that a document is authentic
notarization
ˌnōt-ə-rə-ˈzā-shən
noun

Legal Definition

notarize

transitive verb
no·​ta·​rize ˈnō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing
: to acknowledge or attest as notary public
notarize a document
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