notarizing

verb

present participle of notarize
as in signing
law to affix a seal and signature to (a document) as a notary public

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Recent Examples of notarizing State law also prohibits notaries from charging a fee for notarizing signatures on an absentee ballot. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Then follow your state’s instructions for legally protecting your trust, which usually includes signing and notarizing the trust document. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025 Last year, she was accused of improperly notarizing a man’s signature on a licensing form for the small Orlando-area college run by her family. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notarizing
  1. signing
  2. inking
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  • Netflix is still signing checks to fill out its growing podcast lineup.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Stephens quickly stood out, signing with the club ahead of its season opener.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Definition of signing
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  • In inking with HeartRock, the firm will work with Graceffa to continue growing his platform and exploring new brand and business opportunities.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Besides inking Steinbach and Anderson, the Hornets also signed Coby White to the new deal that kept the North Carolina native from hitting the unrestricted free agent market.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of inking

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