Most FAQ's

What Is A Notarial Act?

A Notarial Act is each official notarization performed.
If multiple notarizations are required, each is billed separately.

What Does A Notary Do?

A Notary Public is an impartial witness who verifies identity, willingness, and awareness during the signing of important documents.

Verify the signer’s identity
Ensure the signer understands they are signing voluntarily
Complete the proper notarial certificate
Create a legally valid notarization

What Does A Notary 'Not' Do?

Notaries are not attorneys and cannot:

Explain or interpret legal documents
Choose document wording for you
Advise you on what to sign
Tell you where to sign unless it is the notarial section.
Understanding these limits protects both you and the notary

What Services Do You Offer?

General Notary Services (see Services/Pricing page)
Notary Public Witness Service
Notary Provided Witness (additional fee)
Mobile Notary Services (additional fee)
After-Hours Service (additional fee)
Emergency Service (additional fee)
Week-end Notary Service (additional fee)

How Much Does It Cost? (Transparency - No Funny Business)

$10 Notary Fee (per Signature/per Document)
$25 Standard Travel Fee (Within 20 miles of Hampton, VA Service Area)
Outside 20 Miles (Additional $2 each mile outside of 20 miles)
$35 Witness Provided by Notary (per Witness/per Appointment)
$60+ Notary Fee for On-Demand Emergency Service
$45+ Notary Fee for After-Hours (after 8pm)
$40+ Notary Fee for Weekend Service
Travel Fee added to ALL services
3% Service Fee for all Credit Card Payments

Do You Travel To Me?

Absolutely, yes. Mobile service is available to:

Homes
Offices
Hospitals
Other agreed-upon locations

What Meeting Places Do You Suggest?

Local Library
Local Starbucks
Barnes & Noble Starbucks (Hampton, VA)
Local Mall Foodcourt
Local Coffee Shop
Hospital Room
Senior Care Facility
*Other agreed upon locations

What Do I Need?

All signers must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Do You Provide A Witness?

Certaingly, Yes. Witnesses are available for $35 per witness/per appointment.

When Is Payment Due?

Notarial Act Payment is due at the time of service, unless arranged in advance. Additional service fees are due at booking. (i.e. Travel Fee, Notary Provided Witness Fee, Emergency/Week-end/After-Hours Fee)

Same-Day Bookings Non-Refundable
Advance Bookings Refundable if cancelled within 24hrs of Scheduled Appointment

Can Service Be Refused?

Fortunately, yes. Service may be refused if:

Proper ID is not provided
Documents are incomplete
The request violates Virginia law

What I Need to Know Before Booking?

Please be prepared with:

Valid government-issued photo ID
All documents fully completed (no blank spaces)
All required signers present
Witnesses present (if required) or requested in advance
Payment ready at time of service

Important Notices:
In all fairness and professionalism, if notarization cannot be completed due to missing ID, incomplete documents, or signer unavailability, all fees still apply (except $10 Notary Fee). As a courtesy arrangements can be made to reschedule the appointment. At the time of the newly rescheduled appointment, only the $10 Notary Fee, Travel Fee and Notary Provided Witness Fee (if applicable) will be required at the time of the newly sceduled appointment.

Appointment Intake Information

To help prepare for your appointment, please be ready to provide the following:

Type of document(s)
Number of signers
Location of service
Preferred date and time
Do you need a Notary Provided Witness?

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