Meaning
notary
- a public official authorized to draw up, certify, and record legal acts (deeds, wills, property sales)
In a sentence
Domani mattina andiamo dal notaio per firmare il contratto della casa.
Tomorrow morning we are going to the notary to sign the contract for the house.
Avete già scelto quale notaio si occuperà della pratica?
Have you already chosen which notary will handle the paperwork?
Senza la presenza del notaio, il testamento non è valido.
Without the notary's presence, the will is not valid.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| notaio | masculine · singular |
| notai | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Civil-law 'notaio' is a specialized lawyer; far more authoritative than an Anglo-American notary public.
- Plural is 'notai' (not *notaii).