Notary Services

Accessing Notary Services:

• Notarization* is available by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
  *Note: We do NOT notarize real estate documents.
• To set up an appointment or for more information, contact Anne Jamieson at ajamieson@deerfieldlibrary.org or 847-580-8931.
• Before your appointment, please review the following notary guidelines:
  • All signatures must be made in the presence of the notary. Notaries will not stamp previously signed documents. Patrons may re-sign documents in the presence of a notary.
  • Notaries will not stamp documents unless the signer is present.
  • Valid photo ID is required. Acceptable forms of identification include:
    • State-issued driver’s license
    • State-issued identification card
    • U.S. military identification card
    • Resident alien identification card (green card)
    • U.S. passport
  • All documents must be completely filled out. Notaries will not stamp documents with any blank spaces.
  • Notaries reserve the right to refuse services if they feel the document or identification have questionable authenticity.
• Below is a list of other local organizations that offer notary services. We HIGHLY recommend calling first to verify hours and notary availability.