Notary

/ˈnəʊtəri/

noun

A person whose job is to make sure that documents are legally correct, especially one who can witness signatures.

You need to have these documents notarized by a notary.

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Notaries ensure that important documents are authentic and can be trusted legally.

I met with a notary to verify my identity on the power of attorney.

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A notary is often required to watch someone sign a document to confirm it's their genuine signature.

Before mailing your affidavit, let a notary witness your signature.

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Notaries use a special seal or stamp to show they've checked a document.

The notary affixed her official seal after witnessing the signing of the contract.

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