Notary Public Service

The Samuel J. Wood Library offers free Notary Public service for faculty, staff, and students of WCM, NYP/Cornell. Please read the following guidelines before using our Notary service: 

• Please bring a current, government issued photo ID with a signature (e.g., valid passport, driver/non‑driver license, U.S. military ID). 
• Please bring your current instiitutional ID. 
• All documents must be fully completed except for the signature you will notarize. 
• All documents must be in English. 
• If a witness is required, the person requesting Notary service is responsible for providing a witness. The witness will also need a valid government issued photo ID, as listed above. The library will not provide witnesses, and witnesses may not be solicited from patrons using the library. 
• Maximum of 3 documents per visit. 

Please note the following exceptions: 

•  The notary cannot notarize documents that have already been signed. 
•  Notary service is not available for powers of attorney, mortgage documents, deeds, wills, living wills, living trusts, divorce, codicils, depositions, vital records, immigration, citizenship applications, I-9, and financial documents. These documents require specialized knowledge beyond the scope of this service.  
•  Notary service is not available for patients and their families. 
•  In accordance with New York State Law, a notary cannot perform Copy Certification (confirm that a reproduction of an original document is a true reproduction, ex: birth certificate, marriage certificate). You must visit the State-issuing offices for these services. 
•  The notary cannot perform oaths of office. 

 Schedule a Notary Appointment