One authorised to certify contracts (6)

I believe the answer is:

notary

(Other definitions for notary that I've seen before include "Official authorised to witness document signing" , "One authorised to perform certain legal functions" , "Legal functionary" , "legal worker" , "Official legally authorised to witness signatures" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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