Dominik and the difference between notarization and certification
Dominik Demandino:
I have to have my signature notarized. Where can I do this?
Answer:
Hello Dominik
You seem to have misunderstood that. A signature is not notarized, but only notarized. This is usually done by a notary or your local authority.
The difference between notarization and certification is that notarization says nothing about the content of the signed document. The notarization merely confirms that a specific person has signed a document, i.e. that the signature really originates from that person. In addition to a signature, copies, excerpts from or transcripts of documents, photographs or the date can also be notarized.
Notarization, on the other hand, is a statutory formal requirement for certain legal transactions. Not only the signature of a person is confirmed, but in particular their specific will.
Matthias Fricker
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the University of St. Gallen, graduating with a Master in Law (M.A. HSG in Law) in 2012, registered in the Bar Register of the Canton of Zurich, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
Fabian Füllemann
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the Universities of St. Gallen and Zurich, graduating with a Master of Law UZH in 2013, registered with the Zurich Bar Registry, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
