Yes, absolutely! We can meet at a different place such as a park, the library, a coffee shop, cafeteria, etc.

You will pay the notarization fee and the travel fees. The notarization fee is $10 for a signature. (ex. If there are two signers, you will pay $20.) The travel fees depend on where we meet. $35 in Eugene and $40 in Springfield (8am–8pm) if it is at an ordinary residence, library, or coffee shop. Also for outside of Eugene/Springfield, please contact us for a quote.

Yes. For special places such as hospitals, assisted livings, jails, etc., we charge more due to the extra time needed. Please contact us for a quote.

Government-issued IDs such as DMV-issued driver license (including provisional, limited term, and learner’s permit), passport, US military ID card, Federally recognized Indian Tribe ID card, etc. The IDs need to have your photo, name, signature, and description of your appearance (height, eye color, etc.).

No. You need to present a government-issued ID.

Yes, but you may be asked to provide a document such as a utility bill to show your new address to the Notary.

We accept cash, personal checks, PayPal, Zelle, and credit card payments.

Yes. In Oregon, a government-issued ID that expired within the last 3 years at the time of signing is acceptable. (However, for a real estate loan signing, your ID has to be current and valid.)

No. You have to present your ID before notarization. If a Notary cannot verify your identity, s/he is not to notarize any document. One of the most crucial roles of a Notary is to verify the identity of the signer in order to prevent possible fraud from happening. Please remember that you are still responsible for the travel fees even when your document was not notarized.

Yes. A minor still needs to present a government-issued ID if s/he is a signer. (ex. A Learner’s Permit and an ID issued by the DMV, passport, etc.)

The State of Oregon allows the signer to prove his/her identity by a Credible Witness. The Credible Witness needs to present his/her ID, make an oath in front of the Notary that s/he knows the signer’s identity, and sign in the journal. A Credible Witness cannot have a potential conflict of interest, so a family member will not work. Note: this is another notarial act, so this will be an additional $10.

Each Notary Public is required to keep records in their own journal. A Notary needs to write down all the relevant information before notarization at the time of signing and you will need to sign there as well. We use a secure e-journal, not a paper-bound one.

No. Oregon does not require a thumbprint record on the Notary’s journal. (California does.)

However, we always carry a thumbprint stamp pad in case your document requires one.

Yes. Actually, in the State of Oregon, at least two witnesses need to be present. Please look at your document carefully to see how many witnesses are required.

I am not an attorney and not authorized to give any advice. Please contact your legal advisor. However, a general rule is that witnesses must not have any potential conflict of interest.

If you cannot find two witnesses, please let us know in advance. You will be responsible for the convenience fees to them.

Yes. I am a NNA (National Notary Association) certified signing agent. Please see the About page for more information!

Because I am not an attorney. By law, I cannot explain or interpret the contents of any document for you, instruct you on how to complete a document or direct you on the advisability of signing a particular document.

I am background-checked annually and a person of integrity. We use secure emails, not free emails. I have an E&O insurance for $100,000. For sharing important documents, we use a secure online platform.