notarization

noun

no·​ta·​ri·​za·​tion ˌnō-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce notarization (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of notarizing
2
: the notarial certificate appended to a document

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Allows canvassers to submit signatures under penalty of perjury, eliminating the need for notarization. — Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 The legality of the ballot initiatives is being questioned regarding discrepancy over fraudulent signatures and fraudulent notarizations. — Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 The program also got an official notarization from Apple on Oct. 19, thanks to the hackers seemingly hijacking a legitimate Apple developer account from a third-party company in India. — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Apple has since revoked the notarization for the malicious program. — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for notarization

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notarization was in 1930

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“Notarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notarization. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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