Simsbury Public Library

Notary Public

Notary Services

Notary appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm by appointment only. Due to overwhelming demand, walk-in service is not available. Appointments can be made by calling the Information Desk at 860-658-7663 ex.2.

For your appointment, please bring 2 forms of ID:

  • Primary: State issued Drivers’ License, State issued ID card or signed passport book (not card)
  • Secondary: Something else with a signature, like:
    • Signed credit or debit card
    • Gun or fishing permit
    • Library Card
    • Pilot’s license
    • Work ID
    • Please note: We are not able to accept Birth Certificates, Social Security cards, Passport cards or Drive-Only Licenses as forms of ID

To complete notarization:

  • All signers must be present.
  • If your document requires witnesses, please plan to bring your own. We are unable to provide witnesses.
  • 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.

We are unable to notarize the following:

  • Wills or “end of life’ documents: Living Wills, Trust, Durable power of attorney, Beneficiary designations, Letter of intent, Healthcare power of attorney, Guardianship designations
  • Real estate transactions: Mortgages, Loans, Housing refinance documents, Deeds
  • USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates)
  • Tax returns
  • Military records
  • Judicial Decrees
  • Petitions