As of March 3, 2025, the fee for Glenview Public Library's Notary Public Service is $5.00. Notary service is available at the Circulation Desk Monday through Saturday.
Notary Hours (Subject to Notary availability)
- Monday 9:30 AM-Noon, 1:30-7 PM
- Tuesday 9:30 AM-Noon, 1:30-7 PM
- Wednesday 9:30 AM-Noon, 1:30-7 PM
- Thursday 9:30 AM-Noon, 1:30-7 PM
- Friday 9:30 AM-Noon, 1:30-4:30 PM
- Saturday 9:30-Noon, 1:30-4:30 PM
Although we maintain regular notary hours, we strongly encourage you to call 847.729.7500 to confirm availability on the day of your visit. Notary service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.
Before you arrive:
- Be sure to review all the terms and requirements outlined in your document thoroughly before coming in for notarization
- If your document requires witnesses, ensure they meet the requirements stated in the document. Witnesses cannot be recruited from library staff or patrons
- Complete all fields in your document except the signature section, which must be signed in the presence of the notary
What to bring:
- A valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a U.S. driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or U.S. passport
- Your completed document, with all required fields filled out except the signature, which must be signed in the presence of the notary
- Any required witnesses. Library staff cannot serve as witnesses, and patrons may not be approached to act as witnesses—please bring your own
We cannot notarize:
- Documents conveying real estate, including any closing instruments
- Estate planning documents, including wills or trusts, including living wills, powers of attorney (financial and medical), or other similar instruments
- Apostilles
- Documents from foreign countries
- Documents not in the English language.
- Visa or immigration paperwork
- County documents (vital records, marriage and divorce records, citizenship and naturalization documents) – these must be obtain as Certified Copies from the issuing agency
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms
- Military IDs or government common access cards (CAC)
Library notaries will:
- Follow all notary laws of the State of Illinois
- Verify your signature, not the content of your document
- Not provide legal advice or counsel regarding your document
- Decline to notarize if request, document, or circumstances present any ambiguity, doubt, or uncertainty
- Not use the services of a translator to communicate with notary service patrons