How to Get Something Notarized

At some point, most people will need a document notarized for legal reasons. Notaries or notary officers are individuals who have gone through training and are certified to witness the signing of legal documents or verify the document is authentic and legally acceptable. If you need to get something notarized in the US, there are resources in each state that will help you find a notary public near you.

Instructions

1. Check with your bank. Banks handle large amounts of legal documents that need to be certified or notarized. Most banks have a notary on staff to take care of these documents. If you bank with them, they are more apt to help you notarize something at no cost.

2. Ask at your City Hall. Your local government offices or City Hall need documents notarized on a daily basis. Ask if they have notary services available to the public.

3. Locate a local notary in your area online. Thousands of individuals in the US are notaries and offer notarizing to the public. Notarypublic.com and The American Society of notaries both help people find places to get something notarized locally. You can search by state and city to find notary publics near you.

4. Try your local post office or mailing center. Large quantities of legal documents travel through the mail each day and some of these documents require notarization. Ask your post office or mailing center if they offer notarizing services

5. Find a notary at a local school. Schools need documents and often have a certified notary on staff. If they don't have a notary on the school grounds, they may direct you to a notary in the area that will help you.

Resources

• Notary Resources
• American Society of Notaries