The NYC agency application form was an inch thick. He came to one page that had a space for a notary public to sign. He called up the agency. The department supervisor answered. He asked."Do I need to get page 21 notarized before I come in for my interview?" She said."No. There are three pages, not just page 21, that need a notary's signature. We'll take care of that here in the office when you come in for your interview." He asked."Okay, so I don't need to get anything notarized before my interview?" She said."That's what I just said. weren't you listening? How many times do I have to say something?" He said."Well, I was just Double–checking. it's like repeating a phone number or an address or something. I was just repeating your words." she hung up. He was glad she hadn't asked his name.