What does it mean a notorize a document and who or where does this?

Question

Do I fill out the form that need to be notorized before or do they do it for you?

Answer 1

A notary public is someone who is certified by the government to verify people's identities. Basically, a notary public will "notarize" a document, vouching that they either know you personally or you provided sufficient documentation to establish your identity. It serves as proof that you are the one who did, in fact, sign a document.

You can fill out the document beforehand, but don't sign it. The notary must witness the signature.

Notaries public are all over the place. Many times a company will have several working in the offices, since that saves on the cost of hiring someone else to do it. Look in the phone book or even just ask around. Also, many local government positions (like register of deeds, etc.) also function as notaries.

Heck, you can even get certified to do it yourself and maybe make a few dollars if you know many people who need the services.

Answer 2

In most countries, a notarised document is a verfication of the original document by a notary. S/he will check the document (e.g. university degree, diplomas...) for its authenticity and then sign and seal it with a wax stamp.

In South America, a notarised document can be a PHOTOCOPY of the original that has been verified by a notary. You have to bring along the original and the photocopy and the notary will verify that the photocopy is authentic by putting a stamp on it and signing it.

A notary is usually a lawyer who's signature is recognised by the government. Not all lawyers are notaries though, so you should call first before going down to a law firm.

Answer 3

no·ta·rize (nō'tə-rīz)
transitive verb: -rized, -riz·ing, -riz·es.
To certify or attest to (the validity of a signature on a document, for example) as a notary public.
derivatives
nota·ri·za'tion
noun
You have to go to a person called a Notary Public. You can find them at most banks.

Answer 4

You need to go to a Public Notary....to get a signature. They usually charge money for their signature. Just look in the yellow pages in the phone book...or ask your tax man.

Answer 5

it is a notary public or public notary and they are the ones that sign and stamp your document...why? because they are licensed to sign almost anything so there is a witness to the signing...
and no...do not sign it before you get there...they have to witness the signature...

Answer 6

Go to your bank. They are just verifying a signature.

Answer 7

you fill it out, they are notarizing your signature so you have to sign it in front of them. they are confirming that the signature is really yours. go to a bank, they have people there to do it.

Answer 8

Thanks for the answers.