Notary Now!
The top 5 reasons you need me now as your mobile notary
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PRIVACY: Your documents are sensitive and require an environment of confidentiality. Retail stores and banks that offer notarizations do not tend to have that environment available.
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EXPERTISE: When the documents require formal training and/or experience. Loan documents require a Certified Notary Signing Agent, Notaries in shipping centers and or banks may not be certified to handle loan closing documents.
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NON-BUSINESS HOURS: Most stores and banks are closed by 6:00pm during the week, and have limited hours on weekends and holidays. Mobile notaries keep extended hours of service and can assist you evenings, weekends, and holidays. Notaries at retail establishments may not be available when you need them.
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CONVIENENCE: Mobile notaries will work around your schedule. No need to rush around and gather things to bring to the shipping center or bank. We come to you when and where you want.
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INABILITY TO TRAVEL: If you have transportation issues or cannot travel to get a notarization.
If any of these are your situation, then click to call Notary Now, available 24/7 by appointment.
Todd Walters
Notary Public
The Basics
What is a Notary?
A Notary is a person of integrity, appointed by the Secretary of State to verify the identity of document signers. A Notary also performs copy certifications and administers oaths and affirmations.
What is a Notarization?
A notarization is a certificate filled out by the Notary, certifying certain facts about the signer and document. The Notary does not verify the accuracy or validity of the document.
What is an Apostille?
Apostille (pronounced ah-po-stee) is a French word which means a certification. In notary language, it refers to a certificate issued by the Secretary of State to authenticate the signature of a notary public and other public officers then placed on documents that are to be sent overseas. The Apostille certifies that the notary’s commission is current and the notary is in good standing.
What is an Acknowledgment?
When a California notary performs an Acknowledgment, it means that the signer must “acknowledge” their signature to the notary by signing in front of the notary or, if it had already been signed, communicating to the notary at the time of notarization that the signature already on the document is theirs. This means that a document does not need to be signed in the notary’s presence if the notary is performing an Acknowledgment because the signer will otherwise “acknowledge” their signature to the notary, usually by communicating either verbally or in writing, in the notaries physical presence, something like, “I have already signed the document”.
What is a Jurat?
When a notary administers a Jurat, the signer must be given an oath (or affirmation) by the notary pertaining to the truthfulness of the contents contained in the document. A document that requires an acknowledgment does not require an oath but a Jurat procedure means that the notary has required and obtained an oath from the signer at the time of notarization. The signer must sign the document in front of the notary at time of notarization.
Proper Identification
Proper Identification
Proper identification is required for any notarial service that requires verification of signature. California recognizes the following types of identification as valid:
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California Driver License or ID Card
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A United States passport
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Driver license or ID card (non-driver’s) issued by another state
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Mexican or Canadian driver license issued by an authorized agency
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US Military identification card (must include signature)
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Foreign passport
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California State, County, or City ID card (with photo, serial no., signature, and issue or expiration date)
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The Consular card (must have physical description, photo, signature, serial#)
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Federally recognized Tribal ID card (must have physical description, photo, signature, serial#)
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Inmate ID card or wristband for incarcerated signers
All of these ID cards must be either current or issued within the last 5 years. These are the only California-approved ID cards. Should you be unable to provide one of these ID cards, you may be identified on the oath or affirmation of credible identifying witnesses who have their own approved ID card. Credible Identifying witnesses must have personal knowledge of your identity, believe it is not reasonable for you to obtain the approved ID, and be honest, aware, and impartial.
Single Document Fees
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$15 per notarized signature/document
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Travel: $30, (Mon.-Sat., home, office, public venue) Travel outside of Long Beach, 90803, see below.
Document Package Fees
Loan Signings
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$200 Includes Documents, travel*, and 2 Signers
Trusts
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$200 Includes travel*, 1 Signer, 1 Trustee
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$275 Includes travel*, 1 signer, 2 Trustees
*Travel
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Standard Travel: Travel is defined as one trip to a single location within 30 miles of 5250 E 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803. This covers mileage, time and parking for one visit.
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Additional Trips: If a second visit is needed for any reason (other than the notary’s request), an additional travel fee up to $100 will be added. This fee must be paid before you receive your notarized documents.
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Non‑Payment Clause: Payment in full (including service and travel fees) is required before any notarized documents or couriered items will be released. If all outstanding amounts are not settled within 24 hours, the notary reserves the right to withhold or dispose of the documents/items and any legal rights to them may be forfeited.
Apostille Fees:
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Same Day Apostille service $350 in by 10:30AM
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Expedited Apostille service $250 1-2 day document return
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Standard Apostille service $175 3-5 day document return
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Economy Apostille service $95 30-45 day document return
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Additional documents $100 each