Apple notarization commands for macOS

Use the following SMCTL commands to manage Apple notarization commands.

Command

All notarization commands begin with:

smctl notarization <subcommand>

Alternatively, you can use the abbreviated version:

smctl notarization <subcommand>

Table 1. Subcommands for notarizations

Shortcut	Subcommand	Description
desc	describe	Describe a notarized file.
	log	Download a scan by providing one or more scan ID.
ls	List	List all notarizations.
	notarize	Notarize the macOS application.
	save	Save credentials to Keychain.
	stapler	Staple a notarized file with a ticket.
	status	Get the status of a notarization from Notarization Server.
-h	--help	Help for more information on a command.

To see more information regarding notarization subcommands, use the command:

smctl notarization <subcommand> --help

Alternatively, use the abbreviated version of the command:

smctl notarization <subcommand> -h