The Nyack Library offers notary public services to benefit the community. This service is available when our NYS-commissioned staff member(s) are on duty and available. Therefore, the availability of notary services is dependent on his/her schedule. Please call (845) 358-3370 in advance to confirm availability.

The following guidelines will be followed in the provision of Notary Service:

  • Only English language documents may be notarized.
  • Valid photo identification is required of any customer seeking Notary Service.
  • Notaries will not provide service if the customer, document or circumstances of the request for Notary Service raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt or uncertainty for the Notary. In this event, the Notary may, at their sole discretion, decline to provide Notary Service.

Hours:​
Monday – Friday 12 pm-3 pm

Fee:
$2.00 per witnessed signature.

Notary Public Service Policy

  • It is recommended to call the Library to ensure the notary public is available before you visit.
  • Service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law, and may not give legal advice.
  • The notary public does not offer virtual or remote notarizations.
  • The person must personally appear and present a valid New York State or other US State Driver’s License or government issued photo I.D. and sign before the notary public.
  • Documents in any language other than English cannot be notarized here.
  • The notary and the person seeking notarization must be able to communicate directly with each other. Not permitted to make use of a translator in the transaction.
  • In accordance with New York State law, certain public or legal documents cannot be copied and notarized. Examples: US birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, driver’s license, and passports.
  • The notary public will not provide service if the person, document, or circumstances of the request raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt or uncertainty. In such event the notary public may decline to provide service.Please note, the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, located at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, New York also notarize eligible documents, they can be reached at 845-638-5070.

4/20/2023