Notary Services
Effective as of August 6, 2026
The Niles-Maine District Library partners with Bouchard Notary to offer free notary services at the library during the following dates and times:
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Sundays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services provided by Bouchard Notary outside of the scheduled Library hours, including mobile or electronic notary services, are not offered through the Library.
Services Provided
The following notary services are available during these times:
- Property transactions
- Minors travel consent forms
- Power of attorney
- Affidavits
- Wills and trusts*
- Immigration documents*
*Please note that notaries are not authorized to provide legal advice or prepare legal documents. Please consult an attorney for assistance. Documents in a foreign language can be notarized as long as the signer understands the content and communication during the appointment can be conducted in English without assistance.
For more information about Bouchard Notary Services, please visit the Bouchard Notary website or call 224-250-0394.
Before you arrive:
- Be sure to review all the terms and requirements outlined in your document thoroughly before coming in for notarization
- Ensure that if your document requires witnesses, that they meet the requirements outlined in the document’s clauses. Witnesses cannot be recruited from library staff or patrons
- Complete all fields in your document, except for the signature panel prior to coming in
What to bring with you:
- Current ID issued by a U.S. state or the U.S. Federal Government, including driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, or U.S. Passport
- Completed document with all applicable blanks filled out except the signature
- Any required witnesses – Library staff cannot serve as witnesses, and you may not solicit library patrons to be witnesses