notarized document

Officially witnessed paperwork

A notarized document is one that has been officially verified by a notary public, who witnesses the signing and confirms the signers' identities.

Notarization adds a layer of legal authenticity, making the document harder to dispute.

Common examples include wills, property deeds, and powers of attorney: The bank required a notarized document before releasing the funds.

Opposites
legal formality/authentication

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Spoken mutual commitment

oral contract · gentleman's agreement · verbal promise · tacit agreement · word of honor

evidentiary weight

notarized documenthearsay

Unverified secondhand information

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G