A Notary Public is a licensed, bonded and insured individual of integrity that is appointed by the California Secretary of State to administer oaths, verify signatures and identify prospective signers. As an impartial witness, it’s our job to also determine ones willingness and capacity to understand the document being signed. A ‘Mobile Notary' is one who travels to their clientele and performs the act of Notarization on site at their location. Be it at your home, office, coffee shop, hospital, government facility, nursing home, airport etc, we are here to serve you wherever you need us.
We Notarize signatures on documents (not the document itself, which can be a common misconception). With that said, there is really no limitation on the type of documents we might come across on a given day. As long as there is a place for you to sign the document, then there is the potential for a signature to be Notarized. One of the only document-related stipulations the State of California informs us of is that there should not be any blank spaces on the document in question prior to Notarization (except the signature line). So that means all dates, initials, titles, etc. need to be completed prior to the Notarization.
With this in mind, we’ve included a list of some common documents we see day in and day out. This list is not comprehensive and does not include every type of document that might be eligible for a Notarization. Should you have any questions with regards to this list or your specific type of document, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
According to the California Secretary of State, when completing an Acknowledgment or Jurat, a Notary Public is required to certify the identity of the signer on a given document. Identity is established if the Notary Public is presented with “satisfactory evidence” of the signers identity. “Satisfactory evidence” means the absence of any information, evidence, or other circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual is not the individual he or she claims to be.
California Code 1185[b] lists some very specific documents that a Public Notary can use to identify someone. These forms of ID must be unexpired (or issued within the past 5 years), be shown in physical form (photocopies or electronic versions are not acceptable), and the name listed on the document being signed should match that of the ID being presented. That said, I have a compiled a list of acceptable documents that we can use to Notarize ones signature.
To make things easy for you, we accept various forms of payment for our Notary services. We can take all major credit/debit cards, Zelle, and of course cash and checks as well. If you are a larger company and needing an invoice, we can also set that up so that easily make payments online or via check/bank transfer.
While our primary coverage area is Contra Costa County, we do have team members available in Alameda, San Mateo, San Francisco, Solano, and Marin Counties for Notary services. The cities and counties listed below reflect the coverage area for appointments that can be booked using our online booking portal:
If you are needing services outside of these areas please don’t hesitate to reach out via phone and we will make sure to get you scheduled accordingly.
Unlike Notaries in foreign countries, a U.S. Notary Public is not an attorney, judge or high-ranking official. A U.S. Notary is not the same as a Notario Publico. A U.S. Notary Public is also unable to offer any legal or expert advice in relation to the documents you are signing.
With that said, if you are needing legal or expert advice in relation to the documents that you plan to execute, it is recommended you consult with a qualified legal professional or expert.
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