notarize

verb

no·​ta·​rize ˈnō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing

transitive verb

: to acknowledge or attest as a notary public

Examples of notarize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many states have further precautions, such as having bipartisan teams compare the signature with other signatures on file, requiring the signature to be notarized or requiring a witness to sign. Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 And if this change pushes more developers to sign and notarize their apps, that is arguably a win for user security and convenience. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024 The deed was notarized by a Wayne County notary public, who attested that both individuals appeared in person before him. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024 Popular apps from major developers do tend to be notarized, rendering this change irrelevant. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for notarize 

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of notarize was in 1922

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Cite this Entry

“Notarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notarize. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

notarize

verb
no·​ta·​rize ˈnōt-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing
: to sign as a notary public to show that a document is authentic
notarization
ˌnōt-ə-rə-ˈzā-shən
noun

Legal Definition

notarize

transitive verb
no·​ta·​rize ˈnō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce notarize (audio)
notarized; notarizing
: to acknowledge or attest as notary public
notarize a document
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