Notarize

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊtəˌraɪz/

Definitions of notarize

verb to certify or attest to (a document) by a notary public

Example Sentences

A1 I need to notarize this document before I can submit it.

A2 The lawyer notarized the will to make it legally binding.

B1 Before you can buy a house, you must notarize the deed.

B2 The bank notarized the loan agreement to ensure its validity.

C1 The embassy notarized my passport before I could travel abroad.

C2 The notary public notarized the contract to certify its authenticity.

Examples of notarize in a Sentence

formal The lawyer will notarize the legal documents for you.

informal Can you notarize this paper for me?

slang I need someone to notarize this real quick.

figurative Her signature notarizes the agreement between the two parties.

Grammatical Forms of notarize

• past tense: notarized
• plural: notarizes
• comparative: more notarized
• superlative: most notarized
• present tense: notarize
• future tense: will notarize
• perfect tense: have notarized
• continuous tense: is notarizing
• singular: notarize
• positive degree: notarize
• infinitive: to notarize
• gerund: notarizing
• participle: notarizing

Origin and Evolution of notarize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'notarize' originated from the Latin word 'notarius', which means 'secretary' or 'clerk'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'notarize' evolved to specifically refer to the act of a notary public certifying or witnessing a document by affixing their official seal or signature.