adjective

notarized

NOH-tuh-ryzd

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Notarized (adjective) means of a document: certified by a notary public, who has verified the signer's identity, witnessed the signature and added an official seal and stamp. Example: “The lender requires a notarized copy of the deed.”

adjective

Of a document: certified by a notary public, who has verified the signer's identity, witnessed the signature and added an official seal and stamp.

"The lender requires a notarized copy of the deed."

"Bring photo ID, or the affidavit cannot be notarized."

verb

Past tense of notarize: to have a notary public witness and certify the signing of a document.

"I notarized the power of attorney at the bank this morning."

How to use notarized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSigned in front of an official who confirms you are who you say you are and stamps the paper.

When to use it

Legal and administrative. The -ized spelling is standard because the practice is chiefly American.

Memory tip

You notarise a signature, not a fact — bring photo ID, and do not sign until the notary is watching.

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Easily confused with

certified → apostilled witnessed attested →

Common pairings

notarized copy get it notarized notarized affidavit notarized signature

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

From notary, via Latin notarius "clerk, shorthand writer", from nota "a mark or note", plus the verb-forming ending -ize.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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certified attested authenticated witnessed certify attest authenticate

Related words

evidence official signed witness observed swear license registered

Rhymes for notarized

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between notarized and certified?

Notarising confirms who signed a document and that they signed it willingly in the notary's presence; it says nothing about whether the contents are true. A certified copy is a separate service, in which an authorised person confirms that a copy matches the original.

Does a notary check that the document is true?

No. The notary verifies identity and witnesses the signature, and may administer an oath. The accuracy of what the document says remains entirely the signer's responsibility.

Is it notarized or notarised?

Notarized is the American spelling and is by far the more common, since the notary public system in this form is largely American. British English would write notarised, though UK notaries are a small profession dealing mostly with documents for use abroad.

What is the meaning of notarized?

"notarized" (adjective) means of a document: certified by a notary public, who has verified the signer's identity, witnessed the signature and added an official seal and stamp.

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