Notary Public
New York notaries are empowered to administer oaths and affirmations (including oaths of office), to take affidavits and depositions, to receive and certify acknowledgments or proof of deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney and other instruments in writing. Notaries may also demand acceptance or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing. Finally, they can witness the opening of a safe deposit box.
Current On-site Notaries
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Carol Shea
Senior Administrative Assistant
Division Office
Waste Management and Work Control Division
(631) 344-6033, shea@bnl.gov
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Kendra Weatherell
Contracts Coordinator
Strategic Partnership Prog Off
Office of Research Partnerships and Technology Transfer
(631) 344-4722, kweathere@bnl.gov
A notary is also available at the Teachers Federal Credit Union, Bldg. 400, Ext. 4722.
How does a notary identify a signer?
Generally, the notary will ask to see a current identification document or card with a photograph, physical description and signature. A driver's license, military ID or passport will usually be acceptable.
Does notarization make a document "true" or "legal"?
No. A notarization typically means the signer acknowledged to the notary that he or she signed the document or vouched under oath or affirmation that the contents of the document were true.
