Notary Public Service

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

1. Please bring a current, government issued photo ID with a signature (e.g., valid passport, driver/non‑driver license, U.S. military ID). 

2. All documents must be fully completed except for the signature you will notarize. 

3. All documents must be in English. 

4. 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. 

5. Maximum of 3 documents per visit. 

Please note the following exceptions: 

1. A notary cannot notarize documents that have already been signed. 

2. Notary service is not available for powers of attorney, mortgage documents, deeds, wills, living wills, living trusts, divorce, codicils, depositions, vital records, immigration, I-9, and financial documents. These documents require specialized knowledge beyond the scope of this service.  

3. Notary service is not available for patients and their families. 

4. 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. 

5. The notary cannot perform oaths of office. 

 Schedule a Notary Appointment