Frequently Asked Questions

A common law notary public is a public official designated by law to aid the public in non-contentious matters such as ordinary financial transactions, estates, deeds, powers of attorney, and international and foreign trade.

A signing agent, sometimes known as a courtesy signer, is a person whose job it is to get a witness to sign a document formally. In most countries, the signer is required to sign in front of a notary public.

We notarize a wide variety of documents including:

• Condo Conversions
• Advanced Health Care Directive
• Estate Plans
• Proof of Life Documents
• Real Estate Documents
• Proof of Residency
• Passport & Visa Authentications
• Adoption Documents
• Contracts
• Corporate Documents
• Vehicle Title Transfers
• Spousal Consent Forms
• Mylar Maps
• Power of Attorney
• Divorce Agreements
• Affidavits
• Oath Cards
• Parental Consent Letters
• Bonds
• Copy Certifications
• Wills & Trusts
• Guardianships
• Domestic Partnerships
• Bill of Sale
• And much more

Documents are notarized to prevent fraud and ensure proper execution. The notary public is in charge of ensuring that the signers are present in front of them and provide proper identification. A Notary Public conducts the signing and guarantees that the documents are signed appropriately.

• A document that appears to be unfinished.
• A document that is missing a notarial certificate, and the signer is either unaware of or unwilling to reveal which type is necessary.
• The document is illegal, misleading, or fake, according to the notary.
• The signer is requesting that a vital record, such as a birth certificate, be notarized.

A Notary's job is to verify the identification of signers of significant papers including property deeds, wills, and powers of attorney, as well as their desire to sign without pressure or intimidation, and their understanding of the document's or transaction's contents.

Yes. A notary public may utilize a "green card" provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to establish the identity of a document signer as long as it is current and contains the signer's photograph and signature.

A person's identity and signature are legally authenticated by notarized documents, but they cannot claim ownership of a property without first registering a sale agreement. As a result, notarization cannot be used in place of contract registration.

You must present a current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, state ID card, or military ID. The ID must not be expired and must contain your photograph, signature, and physical description.

Notary fees vary depending on the type of service and location. California law sets maximum fees for notary services. Mobile notary services may include additional travel fees. Please contact us for a specific quote based on your needs.

Yes! We offer mobile notary services throughout Central California including Madera, Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, and surrounding areas. We can come to your home, office, hospital, or any convenient location. Appointments are available 24/7.

Most notarization appointments take between 15-30 minutes, depending on the number and complexity of documents. For legal document preparation services, the time may vary based on the specific documents needed.