What is a Notary?
A Notary Public is a public officer commissioned by the Secretary of State to perform notarial acts. A Notary is an impartial witness and must have no conflict of interest. A Notary’s primary purpose is to prevent fraud and forgery by requiring the personal presence of the signer and satisfactorily identifying the signer.
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What is a Mobile Notary?
A Mobile Notary is a Notary Public who is able to travel to clients in order to provide notarization services. Mobile Notaries are able to bring the convenience and professionalism of notarization directly to individuals, businesses and organizations.
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What is a Loan Signing Agent?
A Loan Signing Agent is a notary specifically experienced and trained to handle loan documentation.
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What services do Mobile Notaries provide?
Mobile Notaries are able to provide a wide range of services, including the notarization of documents, the administration of oaths and affirmations, the witnessing of signatures and the authentication of documents.
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How much does it cost to use a Mobile Notary?
The pricing for Mobile Notary services may vary based on the specific requirements and the client's location. Many Mobile Notaries charge a base fee for their services (their state law max fee), as well as an additional fee for travel expenses/rush availability. It is a good idea to ask for an estimate in order to ensure that you are aware of the total cost for the convenience of a Mobile Notary and their services.
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Can a Notary give legal advise?
A Notary is not a licensed Attorney or a legal professional and cannot provide any legal advice or suggest how to complete a document. A Notary cannot draft a document for it to be signed and notarized.
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Where can I meet a Notary to sign my document?
Notaries offer the flexibility to meet clients at various locations including hospitals, healthcare facilities, hotels, restaurants, residences, law offices, title and escrow offices, lending and mortgage offices, banks, police stations, courthouses, motor vehicle facilities, jails, universities, colleges, workplaces, coffee shops, government offices, airports, parking lots, grocery stores, FedEx, USPS, UPS, and even in the comfort of your own home. As a Mobile Notary, I'm here to accommodate your needs by meeting you at a location convenient for you.
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Can a notarization be refused?
Yes, a Notary Public may refuse to perform a notarization if he or she cannot be certain of a prospective signer’s identity, willingness or understanding of what is happening at that moment. In addition, a Notary may not notarize a document in which he or she has a financial interest.
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May a Notary notarize a document that is in a foreign language??
Yes, a Notary may notarize documents written in a foreign language as long as the Notary can communicate with the signer without the help of a translator and the document is complete and the Notary is able to understand the certificate wording.​