notarize

American  

[noh-tuh-rahyz] / ˈnoʊ təˌraɪz /

especially British, notarise

verb (used with object)

notarized, notarizing

1. to certify (a document, contract, etc.) or cause to become certified through a notary public.

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notarize British  

/ ˈnəʊtəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to attest to or authenticate (a document, contract, etc), as a notary

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Other Word Forms

• notarization noun
• renotarize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of notarize

First recorded in 1925–30; notar(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

A solid loan agreement, if they went that route, should be witnessed and notarized, which would help if there was a legal dispute.

From MarketWatch

He and my mom made a will online that they notarized a few years ago, but I’ve been meaning to get a real elder-care attorney to make a new will or trust.

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All three balls were authenticated by SCP Auctions through notarized affidavits and lie detector tests.

From Los Angeles Times

He had his signature notarized to make it official.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said she cannot get her name off, but she had him sign a notarized affidavit that he is solely responsible for the debt.

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Related Words

• authenticate