Notary Questions, Answered

California law caps the notary fee at $15 per signature notarized. Because we're a mobile service, a separate travel fee applies based on distance and time of day. We quote the full price before we head out — no surprises at the table.

Usually, yes. Same-day appointments are often available across Norwalk, Downey, Cerritos, Whittier and nearby cities, including evenings and weekends. Call or text and we'll give you the earliest arrival window.

Every signer needs a current, government-issued photo ID (California driver license or ID card, U.S. passport, or another ID accepted under California law) and the complete, unsigned document. Don't sign ahead of time — you'll sign in front of the notary.

Yes. We regularly meet signers at hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and detention centers. Tell us the facility when you book so we can plan for visiting rules and confirm the signer is able to sign.

No. A California notary verifies identity and witnesses signatures — we can't give legal advice, pick a form for you, or explain what a document means legally. If you're unsure which document you need, check with an attorney or the agency requesting it first.

A current California driver license or ID card, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military ID, and certain other government-issued IDs listed in California law. IDs must be current or issued within the last five years and include a photo, physical description, signature and serial number.

An acknowledgment confirms you are who you say you are and that you signed willingly — common on deeds and powers of attorney. A jurat means you sign in front of the notary and swear or affirm the contents are true — common on affidavits. The document or the receiving agency usually tells you which is needed; we can't choose for you.

California requires notaries to record every notarization in a sealed journal, including the signer's ID details and, for real property documents and powers of attorney, a thumbprint. It protects you if a signature is ever questioned.

California notaries can notarize documents in another language as long as the notarial certificate is in English and we can communicate directly with the signer. Call us to confirm before your appointment.

Apostilles for California documents are issued by the California Secretary of State, not a notary. We can notarize the document first when that's required; ask us how the process works for your situation.

Yes. The notarization itself is capped by California law at $15 per signature; the travel fee covers drive time, after-hours visits and wait time at facilities. We always quote it in advance.

California requires notaries to take the signer's right thumbprint in their journal for deeds, quitclaim deeds and deeds of trust affecting real property, and for powers of attorney. It's a fraud-prevention rule and protects you.

We notarize the deed; recording is done by the County Recorder. In LA County that's the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, headquartered right here in Norwalk.

Yes. We print e-docs on letter and legal paper as specified by the title or signing company, and we confirm page counts before the appointment.

We drop packages at FedEx or UPS the same day (or as instructed) and send the tracking number right away. Scanbacks are available when requested.