Free notary service is offered by appointment at select library locations. ​Our dedicated team of certified notaries is committed to delivering efficient and professional services to meet your notarization needs. 

Notary appointments are available until 30 minutes prior to the library's scheduled closing time and are subject to the schedule and availability of the location's notary public. You can call (757) 385-0150 to set up an appointment to have your documents notarized.

Current, valid photo identification for all signers is required for notary service. Any witnesses required to sign a document must be present with valid photo identification. Customers should provide their own witnesses. Library employees may substitute as witnesses, but their availability cannot be guaranteed. Library customers may not be solicited to act as witnesses.

Notaries public cannot:

• Notarize copies of any kind.
• Notarize birth, marriage or death certificates.
• Perform marriages or any other act that constitutes the practice of law.
• Prepare legal documents or give legal advice.
• Post or pre-date a document.
• Notarize documents in a language they do not understand, or
• Sign I-9s.