Definitions

1. verb

to authenticate a document by adding an official seal or signature, typically to make it legally binding

“She went to the bank to notarize the deed to her new house.”

2. verb

to certify or confirm a statement or document as being true or genuine

“He tried to notarize the signature on the contract to prevent any disputes.”

3. verb

to give official status or recognition to something

“The government agency decided to notarize the indigenous tribe’s land rights.”

4. noun

the act of authenticating or certifying a document

“The notarization of the document took several hours to complete.”