Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

notarisation

noun

/ˈnoʊtəˌraɪzəʃən/

Definition

The official act of a notary public in certifying that a document is authentic and properly executed.

Examples

The notarisation of the contract was required before it could be considered legally binding.
Your bank may ask for notarisation of your loan documents to verify your identity.

Meaning

Notarisation refers to the process through which a qualified notary public verifies the identity of the signers, ensures that they understand the document, and witnesses the signing of the document, thus providing a level of assurance that the document is legitimate.