Notary Services

Notary Services at the Derry Public Library

• Notary services are free to the public. Donations to the library are always welcome, but not required.
• Please call the Library to make an appointment for notary services and please give notice if you cannot make the appointed time.

• The Library’s notary service is intended for simple documents that do not require legal expertise. 
• A notary cannot give legal advice.
• We will not notarize the following:

1. Documents in language other than English
2. Children’s signatures
3. Deeds
4. Wills
5. I-9 (Employment Eligibility paperwork)
6. Electronic documents
7. Lengthy, complex documents

Please be prepared for your visit with the following:

1. Bring a valid, government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
2. Bring all unsigned documents to be notarized. Documents must be signed in the presence of the notary in order to be valid.
3. Complete all information above the signature line prior to signature notarization.
4. Bring originals of any documents to be copied and notarized.
5. Notaries can only notarize certified copies made by library staff.
6. If your document requires witnesses, they must accompany you, be known to you, and possess valid photo IDs.
7. Notaries reserve the right at their discretion to decline any request they do not feel comfortable performing.