Notary Services

The Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library offers free notary services to the public during drop-in hours:
Tuesdays, Noon - 2p.m.
Although it doesn't guarantee services, please arrive by 1:45PM as services is provided on a first come, first served basis.
Items we notarize include:
Affidavits
Beneficiary Designations for Retirement Accounts
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
Promissory Notes
Rental Agreements
Sworn Statements
Advance Directive for Healthcare (TN.gov/ form only)
Powers of Attorney.
Items we do not notarize include: • Contracts • Deeds • Living Trusts • Passports • Real Estate Transactions • Vital Records (including Marriage Licenses, Divorce Papers, Birth/Death Certificates) • Wills
PLEASE NOTE:
Service is walk-in only during drop-in hours.
It is recommended that customers call before coming in to verify a notary is available.
All signers must be 18 or above and provide a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a State ID or Driver’s License, Military ID, or US passport).
The name on the ID must match the name on the document.
Documents should be completed and ready to sign.
Library notaries can only notarize documents written in English.
Customers must bring their own witness when required, and the witness must also have an acceptable form of ID.
The witness must know the person requesting notary service.
Memphis Public Library Notaries are not attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and may not give legal advice. Notaries are not trained to help with legal decisions or preparing documents. They cannot offer advice on which document you may need or recommend the type of notarization required. If you need legal guidance, please consult an attorney.