Updated September 01, 2023
A New York notary acknowledgment form is a form showing that a licensed representative from the State, known as a notary public, has authorized the signatures on a particular document. The purpose of the acknowledgment is for a notary public to verify the signer’s identity and their willingness to sign the document. If the notary is satisfied with the signer’s testimony, they will fill out the notary acknowledgment form, thus providing their official notarization. For a notary acknowledgment, the signer does not need to sign their document in front of a notary public in order for notarization be obtained. Furthermore, in New York, the notary public is not required to provide a seal or stamp, as long as they do supply their signature, the name of their licensing county, and their commission expiry date.
Laws – § 137, § 309, and § 309A
Notary Public License Law – The laws and regulations regarding notary publics and how to become one.
How to Notarize in New York (6 steps)
1. Locate Notary
- Banks or Credit Unions – Chase Bank and KeyBank are the two (2) banks with the most branches in the state
- UPS Stores
- Private Notary Services
Verify a Notary in New York (5 steps)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
- Last name
- First name
- County
- City
- Zip code
Step 4
Step 5
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – Download the New York State Notary Acknowledgment form in PDF, Word (.doc), orODT format.
Step 2 – Write in the county where you’re certified, the date of the acknowledgment, and the individual whose signature you are acknowledging.
Step 3 – In order to properly complete the notary acknowledgment you must provide the following:
- Handwritten signature
- Printed name
- Title or office
- Commission expiry date
- Notary seal or stamp (not required as long as your county and commission expiry date are included on the form)