Question 1

What identification do I need?

Accepted Answer

California law requires a current, government-issued photo ID — for example a driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. The ID must be unexpired (or issued within the last five years) and the name must match the document being signed.

Question 2

Can you come to hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I provide bedside notarizations at hospitals throughout the service area. I will coordinate respectfully with staff and family to make the visit calm and unhurried.

Question 3

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Mobile notary and loan signing appointments are available throughout the Greater Sacramento region, including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter Counties, generally within a 50-mile service radius.

Sacramento County
Citrus Heights
Sacramento
Fair Oaks
Elk Grove
Orangevale
Folsom
Rancho Cordova
Galt
Isleton
North Highlands
Antelope
Gold River
Wilton
Rio Linda
Arden/Arcade
Carmichael
Elverta
Vineyard
Florin
Foothill Farms
La Riviera
Parkway
Rosemont

Placer County
25 CITIES SERVED
Roseville
Rocklin
Lincoln
Auburn
Loomis
Colfax
Granite Bay
Forest Hill
Penryn
Meadow Vista
Alta
Carnelian Bay
Cedar Flat
Dollar Point
Dutch Flat
Kings Beach
Kingvale
North Auburn
Sheridan
Applegate
Weimar
Iowa Hill
Emigrant Gap
Tahoma (Placer portion)
Newcastle

El Dorado County
36 CITIES SERVED
Placerville
El Dorado Hills
Cameron Park
Shingle Springs
Pollock Pines
Diamond Springs
El Dorado
Garden Valley
Rescue
Camino
Grizzly Flats
Kyburz
Cool
Coloma
Lotus
Greenwood
Pilot Hill
Strawberry
Twin Bridges
Kirkwood
Auburn Lake Trails
Cold Springs
Meyers
Fair Play
Omo Ranch
Outingdale
Phillips
Echo Lake
Camp Richardson
Somerset
Mount Aukum
Happy Valley
Camp Sacramento
Tahoma (El Dorado portion)
South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado portion)
Georgetown

Yolo County
18 CITIES SERVED
Woodland
Davis
West Sacramento
Winters
Brooks
Clarksburg
Dunnigan
El Macero
Esparto
Knights Landing
Madison
Monument Hills
Yolo
Capay
Plainfield
Rumsey
Guinda
Zamora

Sutter County
6 CITIES SERVED
Live Oak
Nicolaus
Pleasant Grove
Rio Oso
Robbins
Yuba City

Yuba County
10 CITIES SERVED
Browns Valley
Challenge-Brownsville
Dobbins
Linda
Loma Rica
Olivehurst
Oregon House
Plumas Lake
Wheatland
Marysville

Nevada County
7 CITIES SERVED
Alta Sierra
Chicago Park
Grass Valley
Lake Wildwood
Nevada City
Penn Valley
Rough and Ready

Apostille assistance is different. Because much of the process can be handled by mail or courier, I can assist clients throughout California. If you are unsure whether your request requires an in-person visit, just reach out and I will be happy to explain your options.

Question 4

Can you come to my home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Home visits are welcome — at the kitchen table, in the living room, wherever you will feel most comfortable.

Question 5

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Cash, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Cash, Cashier's Checks. Payment is collected at the time of the appointment unless otherwise arranged.

Question 6

Can you explain legal documents?

Accepted Answer

No. By law, notaries are not permitted to give legal advice or interpret documents. If you have legal questions, I will gladly recommend you speak with a qualified attorney before signing.

Question 7

Do all signers need to be present?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every signer must be physically present, willing, aware, and able to acknowledge the document being notarized.

Question 8

Can you notarize documents at hospitals, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Senior and assisted living visits are a meaningful part of my practice. We regularly travel to hospitals, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, memory care communities, hospice facilities, and other licensed care locations.  We work with patients, families, and healthcare staff to provide convenient mobile notarization wherever permitted by the facility.

Question 9

Do you travel after normal business hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I understand that important moments don’t always happen during regular business hours. Evening, weekend, and after-hours appointments may be available when scheduling permits. If you have an urgent need, please call or text me, and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.

Question 10

How is pricing structured?

Accepted Answer

California notarial Acts: $15 per (the signer of the document) signature.

Mobile Travel: Beginning at $25; Quoted based on distance, timing, and location.

Apostille Service: First document is $100, each additional document submitted with the same order is $50 plus applicable shipping charges.

Note: After-hours, printing or waiting charges may apply.

No Surprises: A completed quote is provided before confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Book CA Notary

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