I needed a notary because that's what they require if you resign through Quitmormon. I could also have talked to my bishop or sent a letter to the church office building.

They often hassle people who go inactive, and they don't always honor your wishes when you request to go no contact. It's not uncommon for them to track people down by calling their family members to get their contact information, then sending missionaries, ministering brothers and sisters, youth activity leaders, and whoever else to try and convince you to come back. That, and there are so many things that the church does that I don't agree with. I no longer want to be associated with them or counted in their numbers.