Updated March 05, 2024
An Idaho notary acknowledgment form is a statement certifying the authenticity of signatures inscribed on a document and confirming the identity(ies) of the signer(s). Typically, documents such as contracts, deeds, agreements, and powers of attorney will have to be notarized before they are legally binding. To get a document acknowledged, the signer(s) do not have to sign the document in front of a notary public; signature fields can be completed beforehand. The notary may choose to compare signatures on the document to those on a piece of identification. All parties involved in the signing of the document must appear before the notary and identify themselves and the signer(s) must declare that they have signed the document under their own free will. The notary can complete the acknowledgment form once they have verified the identities and signatures.
Laws – § 51-116
Notary Handbook – Provides information on the powers and duties of public officials in the State of Idaho.
How to Notarize in Idaho (5 steps)
1. Find a Notary
The business or company that you are dealing with might have a notary public under their employ. If not, a notary can often be found at one of the following public places:
- Banks or Credit Unions (US Bank has the most locations in Idaho)
- UPS Stores
- Private Notary Services
Verify a Notary in Idaho (3 steps)
Step 1
o to the Notary Search page on the Idaho Secretary of State’s website.
Step 2
Step 3
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – Download the Idaho Notary Acknowledgment Form (PDF, Microsoft Word, ODT).
Step 2 – Enter the county name in the field provided. Next, enter the day, month, and year in the appropriate spaces. The name of the notary and the signer must also be provided within the document.
Step 3 – Lastly, the notary must include their seal, signature, and commission expiration date.