Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office I can come to? No, this is exclusively a traveling, housecall/officecall service where we meet customers at their home, office, local cafe or other location of their choice.
What is a mobile notary public? A mobile notary public is just like a regular notary public except that he or she travels to the location of your choice to notarize your legal documents. In addition to the $2 fee allowed by law for each notarization stamp, mobile notaries in New York are permitted to charge a travel fee.
How much advance notice do you need? While same-day appointments can be accommodated, if you need a specific time, you should try to call as much in advance as possible. Notarization requests within the hour will result in a small surcharge.
Do I need to personally be there to have my document notarized? Yes, the law requires that the signer of the document be present. No exceptions.
How long does the process take? For most New York notary jobs, the actual notarizing takes just a few minutes. Loan documents, which can be over 100 pages, or will ceremonies, can take much longer (especially, in the case of loan documents, if the notary is overseeing the signing of the whole document).
What do I need to bring with me? A current state-issued photo ID (e.g. a passport or a state driver's license or state-issued ID card) is required. The ID must fully cover whatever name is printed on your document. Passports usually include a person's full name, while New York licenses often abbreviate names, so a passport is sometimes required to complete your NY notarization.
What is a mobile notary public? A mobile notary public is just like a regular notary public except that he or she travels to the location of your choice to notarize your legal documents. In addition to the $2 fee allowed by law for each notarization stamp, mobile notaries in New York are permitted to charge a travel fee.
How much advance notice do you need? While same-day appointments can be accommodated, if you need a specific time, you should try to call as much in advance as possible. Notarization requests within the hour will result in a small surcharge.
Do I need to personally be there to have my document notarized? Yes, the law requires that the signer of the document be present. No exceptions.
How long does the process take? For most New York notary jobs, the actual notarizing takes just a few minutes. Loan documents, which can be over 100 pages, or will ceremonies, can take much longer (especially, in the case of loan documents, if the notary is overseeing the signing of the whole document).
What do I need to bring with me? A current state-issued photo ID (e.g. a passport or a state driver's license or state-issued ID card) is required. The ID must fully cover whatever name is printed on your document. Passports usually include a person's full name, while New York licenses often abbreviate names, so a passport is sometimes required to complete your NY notarization.