Notarization, which is also referred to as a notarial act, is the process of providing an official proof that the owner of the document has attested that the document is authentic and can be trusted. It is a three part process that includes vetting the document, certifying it, and keeping a record of the notarial act.

What does notary attested mean?

Notary Attestation is the basic procedure of Authentication which is done before other Attestation procedures in which the document bears a Notary Stamp of a Notary Public Offices. ... The notarization makes a document legalized for further proceedings in attestation and legalizations.

What does signatory attest mean?

Attest is a legal term that refers to the act of a person swearing to or affirming the truth of something. Attestation may be made by bearing witness to the execution of a document by signing one's signature to the document. ... Attest means to certify a document by signature or oath, as in an official capacity.