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Notary Services

The Prospect Public Library offers free notary services. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Appointments can be made by filling out the form below or by calling 203-758-3001. You should receive a response within 2 business days.

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The notary public will notarize select court documents. All documents must be in English.

Notary services are free, but fees may be charged for any documents that need to be printed via our printing services.

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The Prospect Public Library notary public does NOT notarize the following:

  • Any documents pertaining to wills, living wills, or trusts

  • Documents issued by the federal government (tax returns), including an I-9

  • Judicial decrees

  • Military records

  • Petitions

  • Prenuptial agreements

  • Public notary licenses

  • Vital Records (birth certificates, marriage licenses, death records)

  • Real estate documents

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What do you need to bring to your appointment? 

Bring TWO (2) forms of current identification with a signature. The signature in each ID must match.

  • The primary ID must be issued by a state or federal government, and it must include a photograph and signature.
    Examples: current driver’s license, non-driver photo ID, passport

  • The secondary ID must include a signature.
    Examples: current SIGNED credit card, debit card, fishing permit, or pilot’s license

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NOTE: Social security cards and birth certificates are NOT acceptable IDs.

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Remember:

  • All signers must be present.

  • Be sure each document is complete and ready for signature, but do NOT sign the document ahead of time. The signer MUST sign the document IN FRONT OF THE NOTARY.

  • The document must be in English, and the Notary must be able to communicate with the signer in English.

  • Notaries can refuse service at their discretion.

  • Please keep in mind that the notary public cannot give legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.

  • If the document to be notarized requires witness, it is your responsibility to provide them. The library staff is not required to provide this service.​

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OTHER NOTARIES IN TOWN:

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UPS

Town of Prospect Town Clerk​​

Ion Bank

Wells Fargo​

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