notarise

Legally witness documents

To notarise is to have a document officially certified by a notary public, who witnesses signatures and verifies identities: You'll need to notarise the deed before filing it.

The notary applies their seal and signature, making the document legally authenticated.

This British spelling corresponds to American notarize.

authentication

certify

Formally verify as true

witness · confirm · authenticate · endorse · legitimize · accredit · corroborate · substantiate · authorize · ratify

documents

affidavit

Sworn written statement

  • deedWritten property conveyance
  • contractEnforceable written agreement
  • willFaculty of deliberate choice

power of attorney · mortgage · apostille · certificate · deposition · testimony · codicil · trust · title · conveyance

officials

commissioner

Appointed agency leader

registrar · consulate · embassy · barrister · witness · signatory · public official · justice of the peace · legal practitioner

seal

stamp

Mark-making device

insignia · emblem · wax seal · ribbon · impression · official seal · ink stamp

Opposites
legal formality/authentication

notarisefalsify

Distort the truth

invalidate · forge · counterfeit · verbal agreement

document validity

notariseinvalidate

Make null or void

nullify · void · revoke · annul · decertify

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