FAQs

A notary verifies your identity, watches you sign, and confirms you’re signing willingly. It’s about preventing fraud and keeping your documents trustworthy.

Many legal, real estate, and financial documents require notarization to confirm who signed and to help protect against fraud.

I handle real estate documents, power of attorney forms, estate and trust documents, affidavits, school forms, travel consent letters for minors, and more.

I can explain the notarial part of the process, but I can’t give legal advice or tell you what decision to make. For legal questions, it’s best to speak with an attorney.

The document itself or the agency requesting it usually says so. If you’re unsure, I can point out where notarial wording belongs, but I can’t decide for you.

Bring the document and a valid, unexpired photo ID. Please wait to sign until we’re together so I can properly witness your signature.

A current driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID are commonly accepted. Some foreign passports qualify if current and meet state requirements.

Yes. As a mobile notary, I travel to homes, offices, hospitals, care facilities, and other safe, agreed-upon locations

Most appointments take about 10–15 minutes per document. I allow enough time so we never have to rush.

Some documents require witnesses (like certain wills or powers of attorney). If so, please arrange for witnesses to be present with valid ID.