Notary Services at Public Libraries (139 Verified, by State)
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Notary Services at the Public Library
Many U.S. public libraries offer notary public services — often free or for a small fee, usually by appointment. Here is what a library notary can do, what to bring, and a verified, state-by-state list of libraries that offer notary service.
A notary public verifies your identity and witnesses your signature on documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney and permission letters. At many public libraries this service is free or low-cost for the community — you bring the unsigned document and a valid photo ID, and the notary watches you sign.
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How it works
- Call ahead or book an appointment. Notaries are not always on duty. Confirm hours and whether you need an appointment before you go.
- Bring the unsigned document. Do not sign it beforehand — the notary must witness your signature in person.
- Bring valid photo ID. A current, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport) is required.
- Sign in front of the notary. The notary verifies your ID, watches you sign, then stamps and records the notarization.
- Pay any fee. Many libraries notarize for free; others charge a small per-signature fee set by state law.
Good to know
A library notary can handle most everyday documents, but there are limits. Notaries generally cannot give legal advice, and some documents (for example certain wills or immigration paperwork) may need a lawyer or a specialized official. A U.S. notary is not the same as a Latin-American “notario,” who is an attorney. When in doubt, call the library first and ask whether they can notarize your specific document.
Libraries with notary services, by state
Every library below has this service verified on its official page. We add more as we confirm them — browse the full U.S. library directory for everything else.
Alabama · 5 libraries
Albert L. Scott LibraryAlabaster, Alabama · (205) 664-6822100 9th Street NWNotary public service →North Shelby LibraryBirmingham, Alabama · (205) 439-55005521 Cahaba Valley RoadNotary public services (first signature free; $5 per additional; appointment at 205-439-5555) →Homewood Public LibraryHomewood, Alabama · (205) 332-66001721 Oxmoor RoadNotary services →Jacksonville Public LibraryJacksonville, Alabama · (256) 435-6332200 Pelham Rd SNotary public services (by appointment) →Winfield Public LibraryWinfield, Alabama · (205) 487-2484185 Ashwood DriveFree notary service by appointment (government-issued photo ID required; documents must be unsigned) →
Alaska · 2 libraries
Big Lake Public LibraryBig Lake, Alaska · (907) 861-76353140 S. Big Lake RoadNotary services →Seward Community Library & MuseumSeward, Alaska · (907) 224-4082239 6th AvenueNotary public services →
Arizona · 3 libraries
Bagdad Public LibraryBagdad, Arizona · (928) 633-2325700 W. Palo Verde, Suite CNotary services →Chino Valley Public LibraryChino Valley, Arizona · (928) 636-26871020 W Palomino RoadNotary services (call ahead to confirm availability) →Cottonwood Public LibraryCottonwood, Arizona · (928) 634-7559100 S 6th StreetNotary service — Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30–5:30 PM, first come first served (bring own witnesses) →
Arkansas · 3 libraries
Craighead County Jonesboro Public LibraryJonesboro, Arkansas · (870) 935-5133315 West Oak AvenueFree notary service (Adult Services Area, no appointment required) →Main Library — Central Arkansas Library SystemLittle Rock, Arkansas · (501) 918-3000100 South Rock StreetNotary public services →Pope County LibraryRussellville, Arkansas · (479) 968-4368116 East 3rd StreetFree notary service →
Colorado · 4 libraries
Basalt Regional LibraryBasalt, Colorado · (970) 927-431114 Midland AveNotary public by appointment →Pine River LibraryBayfield, Colorado · (970) 884-2222395 Bayfield Center DriveNotary public services at no charge (appointment recommended) →Red Feather Lakes Community LibraryRed Feather Lakes, Colorado · (970) 881-266471 Firehouse LaneFree photocopying (up to 20 pages), lamination, scanning, faxing, and notary services →Wilkinson Public LibraryTelluride, Colorado · (970) 728-4519100 W Pacific AvenueNotary services →
Connecticut · 8 libraries
Enfield Public LibraryEnfield, Connecticut · (860) 763-7510104 Middle RoadNotary public services (call for availability) →Essex Library AssociationEssex, Connecticut · (860) 767-156033 West AvenueNotary public services, Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM →Hartford Public Library, Downtown LibraryHartford, Connecticut · (860) 695-6300500 Main StreetNotary public services →Cyrenius H. Booth LibraryNewtown, Connecticut · (203) 426-453325 Main StreetNotary services available to patrons →Norwalk Public LibraryNorwalk, Connecticut · (203) 899-27801 Belden AvenueDrop-in notary public service during regular library hours →Otis LibraryNorwich, Connecticut · (860) 889-2365261 Main StreetNotary Public services →Stafford Public LibraryStafford Springs, Connecticut · (860) 684-285210 Levinthal RunNotary public services →Ferguson LibraryStamford, Connecticut · (203) 964-10001 Public Library PlazaNotary public service at the Main Library, walk-in or by appointment (Mon–Fri, 11am–3pm) →
Delaware · 4 libraries
Georgetown Public LibraryGeorgetown, Delaware · (302) 856-7958123 West Pine StreetNotary public services →Laurel Public LibraryLaurel, Delaware · (302) 875-3184101 East 4th StreetNotary public service →Milford Public LibraryMilford, Delaware · (302) 422-899611 SE Front StreetNotary service available on-site →Millsboro Public LibraryMillsboro, Delaware · (302) 934-8743217 West State StreetNotary service on-site Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm →
District of Columbia · 1 library
Florida · 3 libraries
Fort Myers Beach Public LibraryFort Myers Beach, Florida · (239) 765-81622755 Estero BoulevardNotary services (free for active cardholders; $3 for non-cardholders — call ahead: 239-765-8162) →Bay County Public LibraryPanama City, Florida · (850) 522-2100898 West 11th StreetNotary public service →Temple Terrace Public LibraryTemple Terrace, Florida · (813) 506-6770202 Bullard ParkwayFree notary services (photo ID and documents required) →
Idaho · 1 library
Illinois · 3 libraries
Addison Public LibraryAddison, Illinois · (630) 543-36174 Friendship PlazaNotary services (call ahead to confirm availability) and exam proctoring →Marshall Public LibraryMarshall, Illinois · (217) 826-2535612 Archer AvenueFree notary public (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, photo ID required) →O'Fallon Public LibraryO'Fallon, Illinois · (618) 632-3783120 Civic PlazaNotary service at the Adult Services Help Desk →
Indiana · 3 libraries
Morrisson-Reeves LibraryRichmond, Indiana · (765) 966-829180 North 6th StreetNotary public service →Thorntown Public LibraryThorntown, Indiana · (765) 436-7348124 North Market StreetTwo free notary publics on staff (call ahead to confirm availability) →Pulaski County Public LibraryWinamac, Indiana · (574) 946-3432121 South Riverside DriveNotary service available — call (574) 946-3432 for an appointment →
Iowa · 2 libraries
Jefferson Public LibraryJefferson, Iowa · (515) 386-2835150 N 2nd StreetNotary services — by appointment, $2 per document (call 515-386-2835) →Spencer Public LibrarySpencer, Iowa · (712) 580-729021 East 3rd StreetNotary public (free to Spencer & Clay County residents) →
Kansas · 1 library
Kentucky · 4 libraries
Logan County Public Library — Auburn BranchAuburn, Kentucky · (270) 542-8180106 Spring StreetNotary service →Hardin County Public LibraryElizabethtown, Kentucky · (270) 769-6337100 Jim Owen DriveNotary and printing services →Mason County Public LibraryMaysville, Kentucky · (606) 564-3286218 E. Third StreetFree notary services by appointment →Clark County Public LibraryWinchester, Kentucky · (859) 744-5661370 South Burns AvenueFree notary services (advance notice recommended; call 859-744-5661) →
Louisiana · 3 libraries
Milton H. Latter Memorial LibraryNew Orleans, Louisiana · (504) 596-26255120 St. Charles AvenueFree volunteer notary service through NOPL (check nolalibrary.org/notary for schedule and appointments) →New Orleans Public Library Main LibraryNew Orleans, Louisiana · (504) 596-2550219 Loyola AvenueFree volunteer notary service (Saturdays 2–4 pm, appointment required; book at nolalibrary.org/notary) →Rosa F. Keller Library & Community CenterNew Orleans, Louisiana · (504) 596-26754300 South Broad StreetFree volunteer notary service (Saturdays 10–10:45 am, appointment required; book at nolalibrary.org/notary) →
Maine · 1 library
Maryland · 5 libraries
C. Burr Artz Public LibraryFrederick, Maryland · (301) 600-1630110 East Patrick StreetNotary services available across the Frederick County Public Libraries system →Carroll County Public Library — North Carroll BranchHampstead, Maryland · (410) 386-44802255 Hanover PikeFree notary public services (call ahead to confirm availability) →Charles County Public Library - La Plata BranchLa Plata, Maryland · (301) 934-90012 Garrett AvenueNotary services available at CCPL branches →Calvert Library Prince FrederickPrince Frederick, Maryland · (410) 535-0291850 Costley WayNotary services available at the branch →Queen Anne's County Library — Kent Island BranchStevensville, Maryland · (410) 643-8161200 Library CircleNotary public service →
Massachusetts · 5 libraries
Central Library in Copley SquareBoston, Massachusetts · (617) 536-5400700 Boylston StreetNotary services — available at the Central Library (appointment recommended for most branches) →Jamaica Plain BranchBoston, Massachusetts · (617) 524-205330 South StreetNotary services — drop-in, no appointment required (valid photo ID required) →Millis Public LibraryMillis, Massachusetts · (508) 376-8282961 Main StreetFree notary service by appointment (English-language, non-real-estate documents; call 508-376-8282) →Morrill Memorial LibraryNorwood, Massachusetts · (781) 769-020033 Walpole StreetNotary public service →Woburn Public LibraryWoburn, Massachusetts · (781) 933-014845 Pleasant StreetFree notary service (document notarization for cardholders) →
Michigan · 4 libraries
Alice & Jack Wirt Public LibraryBay City, Michigan · (989) 893-9566500 Center AvenueMichigan Notary Public service by appointment — call (989) 893-9566 →Sage Branch LibraryBay City, Michigan · (989) 892-8555100 E. Midland StreetMichigan Notary Public service — by appointment, call (989) 892-8555 →Delton District LibraryDelton, Michigan · (269) 623-8040330 North Grove StreetNotary and fax services (call ahead to confirm availability) →Howell Carnegie District LibraryHowell, Michigan · (517) 546-0720314 West Grand River AvenueNotary services available during regular hours (valid government ID required; no copy certifications) →
Minnesota · 2 libraries
George Latimer Central LibrarySt Paul, Minnesota · (651) 266-700090 West 4th StreetNotary services →Saint Paul Public Library — Arlington HillsSt Paul, Minnesota · (651) 632-38701200 Payne AvenueNotary services (system-wide, call to confirm availability at this branch) →
Mississippi · 4 libraries
Humphreys County LibraryBelzoni, Mississippi · (662) 247-3606105 South Hayden StreetFree Notary Services — available during regular library hours →Marshall County LibraryHolly Springs, Mississippi · (662) 252-3823109 East Gholson AvenueFree notary public service (call ahead: 662-252-3823) →Laurel-Jones County LibraryLaurel, Mississippi · (601) 428-4313530 Commerce StreetFree notary public service Mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm ($2/transaction, call ahead) →Meridian-Lauderdale County Public LibraryMeridian, Mississippi · (601) 693-67712517 7th StreetFree notary public services during library hours →
Missouri · 1 library
Montana · 2 libraries
Billings Public LibraryBillings, Montana · (406) 657-8258510 North BroadwayNotary public service →Great Falls Public LibraryGreat Falls, Montana · (406) 453-0349301 2nd Avenue NorthCopying, faxing and notary public service →
Nebraska · 1 library
Nevada · 1 library
New Hampshire · 7 libraries
Amherst Town LibraryAmherst, New Hampshire · (603) 673-228814 Main StreetFree notary service for all patrons →Barrington Public LibraryBarrington, New Hampshire · (603) 664-9715426 Calef HighwayNotary service (free for patrons) →Baker Free LibraryBow, New Hampshire · (603) 224-7113509 South StreetFree Notary Public service by the Library Director (call ahead to confirm availability) →Dover Public LibraryDover, New Hampshire · (603) 516-605073 Locust StreetNotary public service →Plaistow Public LibraryPlaistow, New Hampshire · (603) 382-601185 Main StreetNotary public services by appointment →Portsmouth Public LibraryPortsmouth, New Hampshire · (603) 427-1540175 Parrott AvenueNotary public service →Sandown Public LibrarySandown, New Hampshire · (603) 887-3428305 Main StreetNotary public services (by appointment — call 603-887-3428) →
New Jersey · 4 libraries
Bernards Township LibraryBasking Ridge, New Jersey · (908) 204-303132 South Maple AvenueNotary public service ($2.50 per seal, Mon–Fri 11am–4pm; call ahead to confirm) →Jersey City Free Public LibraryJersey City, New Jersey · (201) 547-4526472 Jersey AvenueNotary public services →Madison Public LibraryMadison, New Jersey · (973) 377-072239 Keep StreetFree notary service for all patrons during library hours (not less than 45 minutes before closing) →Millburn Free Public LibraryMillburn, New Jersey · (973) 376-1006200 Glen AvenueFree notary public service by appointment for Millburn cardholders (Mon–Fri, generally 2–4pm) →
New Mexico · 2 libraries
Clovis-Carver Public LibraryClovis, New Mexico · (575) 769-7840701 N. Main StreetNotary services on-site ($2 per stamp, valid state or federal photo ID required) →Embudo Valley Library and Community CenterDixon, New Mexico · (505) 579-9181217A Highway 75Printing, copying, faxing, and notary services →
New York · 3 libraries
Bellmore Memorial LibraryBellmore, New York · (516) 785-29902288 Bedford AvenueFree notary public service (call ahead for staffing availability) →Sullivan Free LibraryChittenango, New York · (315) 687-6331101 Falls BoulevardNotary public (Chittenango branch) →Long Beach Public LibraryLong Beach, New York · (516) 432-7201111 West Park AvenueNotary service →
North Carolina · 1 library
North Dakota · 2 libraries
Carnegie Regional LibraryGrafton, North Dakota · (701) 352-2754630 Griggs AvenueNotary public services →Morton Mandan Public LibraryMandan, North Dakota · (701) 667-5365609 W Main StreetFree notary service at the library and on the bookmobile →
Ohio · 3 libraries
Cardington-Lincoln Public LibraryCardington, Ohio · (419) 864-8181128 East Main StreetNotary public services on-site →Westland Area LibraryColumbus, Ohio · (614) 878-13014740 West Broad StreetNotary public service →Logan-Hocking County District LibraryLogan, Ohio · (740) 385-2348230 East Main StreetNotary public service →
Oklahoma · 3 libraries
Chickasha Public LibraryChickasha, Oklahoma · (405) 222-6075527 W Iowa AvenueFree notary service (Mon–Fri 9:30 am–6 pm; bring photo ID, document unsigned) →McAlester Public LibraryMcalester, Oklahoma · (918) 426-0930401 N 2nd StreetNotary public service (call ahead recommended) →Stillwater Public LibraryStillwater, Oklahoma · (405) 372-36331107 South Duck StreetNotary public service →
Oregon · 2 libraries
Albany Public LibraryAlbany, Oregon · (541) 917-75802450 14th Avenue SENotary public service →West Linn Public LibraryWest Linn, Oregon · (503) 656-78531595 Burns StreetNotary service →
Pennsylvania · 2 libraries
Bethel-Tulpehocken Public LibraryBethel, Pennsylvania · (717) 933-40608601 Lancaster AvenueNotary public service (by appointment) →Lawrenceville BranchPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · (412) 682-3668279 Fisk StreetNotary and community services (check branch for availability) →
Rhode Island · 3 libraries
Rogers Free LibraryBristol, Rhode Island · (401) 253-6948525 Hope StreetNotary public services →Cranston Public LibraryCranston, Rhode Island · (401) 943-9080140 Sockanosset Cross RoadNotary public service →North Kingstown Free LibraryNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island · (401) 294-3306100 Boone StreetNotary public service →
South Carolina · 5 libraries
Anderson Main LibraryAnderson, South Carolina · (864) 260-4500300 N. McDuffie St.Computer access with library card or guest pass; scanning (email/USB/cloud/fax); printing (10¢ B&W, 50¢ color); fax service; notary ($5/document) →Chester County LibraryChester, South Carolina · (803) 377-8145100 Center StreetNotary public services ($2.00 per notarization) →Richland Library — MainColumbia, South Carolina · (803) 799-90841431 Assembly StreetFree notary service (no library card required) →Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial LibraryEasley, South Carolina · (864) 850-7077304 Biltmore RoadNotary public service →Orangeburg County LibraryOrangeburg, South Carolina · (803) 531-46361645 Russell StreetNotary public service →
South Dakota · 2 libraries
Brookings Public LibraryBrookings, South Dakota · (605) 692-9407515 3rd StreetNotary public service (free) →Canton Public LibraryCanton, South Dakota · (605) 987-5831225 North Broadway StreetNotary services (by appointment) →
Tennessee · 4 libraries
Clinton Public LibraryClinton, Tennessee · (865) 457-0519118 S Hicks StreetNotary service (by appointment) →Greeneville-Greene County Public LibraryGreeneville, Tennessee · (423) 638-5034210 North Main StreetNotary services (on-site) →Johnson City Public LibraryJohnson City, Tennessee · (423) 434-4450100 West Millard StreetFree notary service by appointment →C. E. Weldon Public LibraryMartin, Tennessee · (731) 587-3148410 South Lindell StreetInterlibrary loan, notary services, fax, copy, print, and scan →
Texas · 6 libraries
Hampton-Illinois Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-76462951 South Hampton RoadNotary services →J. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-14001515 Young StreetNotary services →Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-03442922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Notary services →Oak Lawn Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-13594100 Cedar Springs RoadNotary services →Pasadena Public Library: CentralPasadena, Texas · (713) 477-02761201 Jeff Ginn Memorial DriveFree notary service for cardholders, Mon–Fri 10am–5pm →Richardson Public LibraryRichardson, Texas · (972) 744-4350900 Civic Center DriveNotary public services →
Vermont · 2 libraries
Aldrich Public LibraryBarre, Vermont · (802) 476-75506 Washington StreetNotary public services →Jeudevine Memorial LibraryHardwick, Vermont · (802) 472-594893 North Main StreetFree notary service — drop-in or by appointment (does not notarize wills, powers of attorney, custody documents or documents requiring attestation of mental or physical soundness) →
Virginia · 5 libraries
James L. Hamner Public LibraryAmelia Court House, Virginia · (804) 561-455916351 Dunn StFree notary service — three certified notaries on staff →Bedford Central LibraryBedford, Virginia · (540) 586-8911321 N Bridge StreetNotary services →Bristol Public LibraryBristol, Virginia · (276) 645-8780701 Goode StreetNotary public services →Christiansburg LibraryChristiansburg, Virginia · (540) 382-6965125 Sheltman StreetNotary services (by appointment) →Culpeper County LibraryCulpeper, Virginia · (540) 825-8691271 Southgate Shopping CenterNotary public service (free) →
West Virginia · 5 libraries
Raleigh County Public LibraryBeckley, West Virginia · (304) 255-0511221 North Kanawha StreetNotary public service →Kanawha County Public LibraryCharleston, West Virginia · (304) 343-4646123 Capitol StreetNotary services at the Reference Desk (3rd floor) →Clarksburg-Harrison Public LibraryClarksburg, West Virginia · (304) 627-2236404 W. Pike StreetNotary services (appointment encouraged) →Cabell County Public LibraryHuntington, West Virginia · (304) 528-5700455 9th StreetFree notary service at the second-floor reference desk (photo ID required) →Vienna Public LibraryVienna, West Virginia · (304) 295-77712300 River RoadNotary service ($3 per document; valid photo ID required) →
Wisconsin · 1 library
Wyoming · 1 library
FAQ
Is notary service at the library free?
Often, yes. Many public libraries notarize documents free for residents, while others charge a small fee per signature set by state law (for example a few dollars each). The library page for each location notes its policy — always confirm before you go.
Do I need an appointment for a library notary?
Usually. A notary is not always on duty, so most libraries ask you to call ahead or book an appointment. Some larger libraries offer walk-in notary hours on set days. Check the specific library’s page or call to confirm.
What should I bring to be notarized?
Bring the complete but unsigned document and a valid, government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport). Do not sign the document in advance — the notary must watch you sign. If your document needs witnesses, ask whether the library can provide them.
What can’t a library notary do?
A notary verifies identity and witnesses signatures; they cannot give legal advice or prepare legal documents. Some libraries decline certain items such as wills, deeds or immigration forms, or documents where a party is not present. When unsure, call ahead and describe your document.
Does the whole family or all signers need to be there?
Everyone whose signature is being notarized must be present with photo ID at the time of signing. A notary cannot notarize a signature for someone who is not there, even a spouse or relative.
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By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com