Synonyms

notarize

American

[noh-tuh-rahyz] / ˈnoʊ təˌraɪz /

especially British, notarise

verb (used with object)

notarized, notarizing

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

notarize British

/ ˈnəʊtəˌraɪz /

verb

(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

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But after the raid, she received calls from several families who wanted to know whether they could get family affidavit forms notarized.

From Los Angeles Times

You’d have to consult first, and then there are documents to sign, which also have to be notarized by an online service.

From MarketWatch

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

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