Notary Services

The West Caldwell Library provides Notary Public services for the benefit of the residents of our community and adheres to the highest standards of competence and responsibility in providing Notary Public services.

Patrons needing Notary service must call the Library at 973-226-5441 prior to their visit to ensure that a Notary is available. Notary services are not available in the 45 minutes prior to the time of closing.  

There is no charge for Notary service.

User Responsibilities

  • Valid government-issued photo identification is required of any person seeking Notary service.
  • ​All documents must be signed in the presence of the Notary.
  • All document signers must personally appear before the Notary.

Witnesses will not be provided by the Library and witnesses may not be solicited from patrons using the Library.  In order to serve as a witness, the witness must personally know the person whose document is being notarized and must be in possession of valid photo identification.

Notary Policy HERE