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Notary Service FAQs

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  • Yes, the City Clerk's office has three Notary Publics who are available to notarize certain documents for residents by appointment only. 

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  • Notary services are NOT available for most legal documents

    Examples include, but are not limited to: 

    • Wills
    • Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Healthcare Proxies
    • Deeds
    • Mortgage Closings
    • Depositions
    • Marital Separation Agreements
    • I-9 Forms

    Individuals seeking notarization of these types of documents should consult with a private notary service, your bank, a paralegal, or attorney who is also a notary. Please be advised that if the Notary does not feel comfortable signing the document, they may ask you to consult another notary service.

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  • Notary services remain free for Amesbury residents. For all non-residents, there is a fee of $2.00 for every notary stamp and seal. This can be paid either by cash or check.

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  • Yes, notary services are limited to 2 seals/stamps PER person per appointment. Individuals seeking notarization of documents that require more than 2 seals/stamps should consult another notary, paralegal or attorney who is also a notary.

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  • Some documents that require notarization also require witnesses. Our office cannot guarantee that there will be sufficient staffing for witnesses everyday, so if your document requires witnesses, please bring the required number of witnesses with you when you appear at our office.

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