PS 9.3 Notary Service

The Kingsville Public Library offers free notary services during normal business hours. Appointments are not required, but it is recommended to call ahead to confirm a notary is available on the day/time service is needed.

• The person (s) signing the document to be notarized must appear in person.
• A valid, government-issued photo ID must be presented with the unsigned documents to be notarized. Documents must be signed in the presence of the notary to be valid (ORC Section 147).
• You must bring your own witnesses, if needed. The Library does not provide witnesses, nor can they be solicited from Library Staff or patrons.
• The Library's free notary service is intended for simple documents that do not require specialized expertise.

Documents we will NOT notarize:

• Real estate transactions including mortgage and housing refinance documents and quitclaim deeds.
• Financial Power of Attorney documents, or any related documents.
• Healthcare Power of Attorney documents, or any related documents.
• Auto titles without buyer address and name (state law requires this section be completed, regardless of circumstance). Seller must be present.
• Employment eligibility verification, Homeland Security I-9 Forms.
• Notary Protests.
• Electronic notarizations.
• Last Will and Testaments.
• Last Will and Testaments are not notarized in Ohio. They require two people to witness the testator's signature.

The State of Ohio does not allow notaries to certify vital records or documents. Vital records include but are not limited to passports, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, marriages, death certificates, divorce, or naturalization certificates. Notaries can notarize a statement by the individual that the photocopy is indeed a copy of the original document. This is not the same thing as a certified copy.

The notary cannot explain document content, provide advice, or assist in document completion. Contact an attorney for legal advice.

The Kingsville Public Library reserves the right to refuse notarizing documents and reserves the right to decline service in cases that raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, or doubt.