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
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  1. signing
  2. inking
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  • Meanwhile adidas has been making a big push in the college space, signing deals with Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Tennessee.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The city went to court earlier this year to seek a temporary restraining order that would limit Brown and the park district in general from signing contracts without the larger park district board's approval.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Uber, which has been inking partnerships with robotaxi providers, doesn't break out the share of rides or deliveries that have drivers and those that don't.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon Prime Video is stepping up its presence on hockey’s home ice in Canada, inking a 12-year deal for exclusive Wednesday night NHL broadcasts.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 July 2026
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