Updated September 01, 2023
An Indiana notary acknowledgment form is a statement certifying the legitimacy of all signatures inscribed on a document. A notary public is responsible for verifying the identities of all signing parties (who must appear before the notary) and ensuring all parties did not sign the document under coercion or duress. Unlike some other notarial acts, the signers needn’t sign the document in the presence of the notary, and can instead bring the document complete with signatures. (Some notaries will recommend that individuals wait to sign in front of a notary as this can sometimes save the signers from any legal hassle in the future.) If the document has already been signed, each signer must declare that they have signed under their own free will. Only then can the notary acknowledge the document by signing and stamping their official seal on the acknowledgment form.
Laws – § 33-42
Notary Handbook – Contains information pertaining to notary public commissions and notarial acts in the State of Indiana.
How to Notarize in Indiana (5 steps)
1. Locate Notary
- Banks and Credit Unions (Chase Bank currently has the most locations statewide)
- UPS Stores
- Private Notary Services
4. Take Oath
Verify a Notary in Indiana (4 steps)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – Download the Indiana Notary Acknowledgment Form in PDF, Microsoft Word, or ODT.
Step 2 – The first two empty fields must be completed by providing the name of the county and the name of the signer.
Step 3 – Next, enter the date and provide a notary seal, signature, title, and commission expiration date.