autenticare
To notarize in Italian is autenticare.
The verb is used to witness the authenticity of a document. A standard way to express the act of witnessing and certifying a signature on a document is to use the phrase autenticare una firma.
Meaning: to witness of the authenticity of a document (verb)
Did you know?
- In Italy, a 'notaio' is not a simple witness but a highly specialized public official with a university degree and a lifetime appointment. They are responsible for the legal validity of major transactions like property sales.
- The act of autenticare is often linked to the marca da bollo, a physical tax stamp that must be adhered to the document for it to be legally valid.
- While English speakers use 'notarize' for many documents, in Italy, certain contracts like the sale of a house must be rogito, a specific and more rigorous form of notarization.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di attestare la firma sulla procura.I need to notarize the signature on the power of attorney.
- Il notaio deve autenticare la firma.The notary must authenticate the signature.
- Devi autenticare questo documento ufficiale.You need to authenticate this official document.
- Posso autenticare la copia del certificato?Can I authenticate the copy of the certificate?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are at a local notary office.
- AlessandroSofia, devi autenticare questi moduli.Sofia, you need to authenticate these forms.
- SofiaDevo autenticare tutto qui oggi?Do I have to authenticate everything here today?
- AlessandroSì, il notaio può autenticare subito.Yes, the notary can authenticate them immediately.
- SofiaPerfetto, grazie per l'aiuto, Alessandro.Perfect, thanks for the help, Alessandro.
