FAQ

  • Can you perform the notarial act without the physical appearance of the person.

    The personal appearance of the document signer is required before the notary public.
    California Law does not provide the authority for California notaries public to perform a remote online notarization. However, California citizens who wish to have their documents notarized remotely can seek a mobile California notary public. California continues to recognize notarial acts performed outside of California if it is taken in accordance with the law of the place where the acknowledgment is made.

  • How do I become a Notary Public in California?

    Notary Publics are approved and commissioned by the California Secretary of State. Notary Publics take an oath to represent the Secretary of State for notarial acts. Click here to review all of the California Notary requirements.

  • What is an Apostille?

    An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a Notary Public or another public official on a document for use outside of the United States.

  • Do I want and sign my document only with the notary?

    Yes, it makes everything much easier.
    If you document has an a Acknowledgment attached, you may sign ahead by the Notary needs to verify your signature against your photo ID.
    If your document has a Jurat, you must take an oath and sign in the presence of a Notary.

  • What if I don't have valid photo ID?

    If you are without a valid photo ID, you may then use 1 or 2 Credible Witness who are uninvolved with the documents or transaction being notarized.
    If you have expired ID or other issues, there are other options the Notary use to verify the signers identity.

  • Can you notarize a document in a foreign language?

    Yes. A document does not need to be translated into English to be notarized. Read more here.

  • Can you notarized my I-9?

    No. Unfortunately, despite your employer’s guidance to have a Notary Public sign your I-9, in California, only someone qualified as an Immigration Specialist can legally sign off on the document. I do not have that qualification. You must search for an Immigration Specialist in your area.

  • What forms of payment do you accept?

    Cash, checks, credit/card to include chip, swipe, or tap. Most contactless payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, and Apple Pay. Approved vendors may have services invoiced.

  • Do you take walk-in Notary appointments?

    No, not currently. I do not have the convenience of having a storefront. All services are confirmed appointments that can easily be booked online.