In plain English
This is an official role with legal authority in the notarization process. The person confirms who the signers are, witnesses signatures, and certifies the document.
In context
In the signature area, “notary” labels the legally authorized third party who verifies signer identity, witnesses signatures, and certifies the document in the notarization.
- Situation
- Reading agreement sections, parties, dates, signatures, and execution status
- What it communicates
- labels the third-party verification role or section in the signature area.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not show whether notarization has already occurred; it identifies only that verification and certification role.
Examples
“The notary checked each signer's passport, watched them sign the affidavit, and then certified the document.”
“Beside the buyers' signatures, the notary completed the final section.”