Batavia Public Library

The Library will be closed: 9 am – 1 pm on Fri., Feb. 16, for staff training.
The Library will be open: 1 pm – 5 pm.

Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-1393

HOURS
Mon.–Thurs:    9 am–9 pm
Fri.–Sat.:           9 am–5 pm
Sunday:             12   –  5 pm

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Notary Public

Library staff members who have been appointed as notaries public by the State of Illinois are available to notarize documents, free of charge.
To confirm that a notary public will be available when you visit the Library, please call (630) 879-1393 ext. 200 to inquire.

NOTICE:

Notaries are only able to notarize documents until 30 minutes before closing time.

Notaries at the Batavia Public Library will not assist in the completion of I-9 forms.

Notaries at the Batavia Public Library cannot act as a witness.

Notary Services Policy

The Library provides free notary services following the Illinois Notary Public Handbook, published by the Office of the Secretary of State, State of Illinois, and with Illinois Notary Public Law. Library notaries will decline to provide notary services in situations that do not comply with the provisions of the Illinois Notary Public Handbook. Generally, there is a notary available at the Library during regular hours of operation until 30 minutes before closing time, however, we recommend calling 630-879-1393 in advance of your visit to ensure that a notary is available.

  • A valid state or federally-issued form of identification, with your photo and signature, is required.
  • Documents to be notarized MUST be signed in the presence of a notary. The Library does not provide witnesses; you must bring your witnesses if required by the document(s) you wish to have notarized.
  • Witnesses must be at least 18 years of age. Close relatives may be prohibited from being a witness, depending on the document being notarized. Documents must be filled out with no blanks or corrections made.

    Batavia Public Library Notaries cannot:

    • Give legal advice.
    • Notarize Cook County real estate documents.
    • Notarize I-9 forms.
    • Provide witnesses when required.
    • Certify copies of any documents.
    •     Use the services of a translator.

Illinois law requires that a Notary and patron seeking notarization must be able to communicate directly with each other.