notary

American  

[noh-tuh-ree] / ˈnoʊ tə ri /

noun

plural

notaries

1. notary public.

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notary British  

/ nəʊˈtɛərɪəl, ˈnəʊtərɪ /

noun

1. a notary public

2. (formerly) a clerk licensed to prepare legal documents

3. archaic a clerk or secretary

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Other Word Forms

• notarial adjective
• notarially adverb
• notaryship noun

Etymology

Origin of notary

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin notārius “clerk,” from not(āre) “to mark” ( note ) + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

One notary, she said, spent 10 hours working with families for free, including some former Glass House workers who evaded the raid.

From Los Angeles Times

She owns her own mobile notary service, works at a medical office and delivers Amazon packages.

From The Wall Street Journal

He religiously went to work every morning dressed in coveralls, Alcantara said, though she only ever knew him to work as a notary.

From Los Angeles Times

Scammers try to confuse immigrants into thinking they’re an attorney by calling themselves a notario, notary public, accountant or consultant, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

From Los Angeles Times

A notary public in the U.S. serves as an impartial witness when important documents are signed.

From Los Angeles Times