Van Nuys Mobile Notary & Apostille
Mobile notary and apostille support for homes, apartments, offices, courthouses, and hospitals in Van Nuys, plus coordinated jail signings for Pitchess Detention Center and Downtown Los Angeles facilities when documents must be signed in custody.
Mobile notary, apostille & jail support for Van Nuys
Van Nuys is the practical center of the Valley, with busy streets, government offices, and the airport all in one place, so having a mobile notary who already works around the courthouses, government center, and Van Nuys Boulevard means your paperwork can be handled in one focused visit instead of repeated trips across the Valley.
We regularly meet clients at homes and apartments just off Van Nuys Boulevard, at offices and shops along Victory, Vanowen, and Sherman Way, and in and around the Van Nuys Civic Center and courthouses for living trusts, powers of attorney, family court forms, real‑estate documents, and business paperwork.
Attorneys, businesses, and families in Van Nuys also call when someone is in custody at Pitchess Detention Center or Downtown LA jails and cannot appear in person, or when documents signed near the Van Nuys courthouses will later be filed with a consulate or used abroad and must go through the California apostille process.
This page covers Van Nuys. For other locations, see our pages for Sherman Oaks & Studio City, Encino & Tarzana, North Hollywood, and Reseda & Northridge. For all service areas, visit our mobile notary services page.
Notarizations at homes, apartments, offices & courthouses
- Mobile notary appointments at homes and apartments in Van Nuys for living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other personal documents.
- Visits to professional offices, auto‑related businesses, and small companies along Van Nuys Boulevard, Victory, Vanowen, and Sherman Way for HR paperwork, contracts, and corporate records.
- On‑site notarizations related to matters at the Van Nuys courthouse, including family‑law, civil, and small‑claims cases when parties or witnesses need documents notarized nearby.
- Hospital, rehab, and care‑facility notarizations when someone cannot travel, scheduled to fit visiting hours and nursing routines so we are in and out quickly and staff are not kept waiting.
Many appointments are scheduled around court appearances, work near the airport, and commutes on the 405 and 101, so we focus on punctual arrivals and clear communication about timing.
Apostille help for Van Nuys residents & businesses
When Van Nuys documents need an apostille
Many Van Nuys families and business owners maintain ties to other countries or sign agreements with partners abroad, so it is common for documents to require a California apostille so they are accepted internationally without delays.
Documents that may require an apostille
For Van Nuys clients, common requests include birth, marriage, and death certificates, DMV or insurance documents tied to out‑of‑country drivers, school records for international students, powers of attorney for overseas property or business interests, and court orders involving custody or name changes.
How we guide you through the apostille process
We confirm the destination country, review the documents you already have, and explain whether they must be notarized first or obtained from a specific agency before an apostille can be issued, then outline realistic fees and timelines before you decide to move forward. For urgent cases, see our same-day apostille service.
For a broader overview of apostille requirements and document types, see our main apostille services page.
How Van Nuys jail signings work
1. We review your documents and situation.
You can text or email photos of your powers of attorney, jail marriage forms, court documents, or other paperwork along with your location in Van Nuys. We confirm what is needed, who must be present, facility rules, and whether any follow‑up apostille work may be required.
2. We schedule a visit from Van Nuys.
We agree on a time and plan that works for you. For cases that start in Van Nuys but involve someone housed at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic or a Downtown Los Angeles jail, we coordinate the visit to the appropriate facility and explain what to expect before we go.
3. We complete the jail notarization and next steps.
At the facility, we verify ID according to California notary law, witness signatures, and notarize your documents. If the paperwork will be used in another country, we can help route it for a California apostille and arrange secure return or delivery once the notarization is finished.
Travel and service fees for jail signings depend on the facility, number and type of documents, and timing. For more details, see our jail notary services page.
Questions from local clients
Do you charge extra to come to Van Nuys?
Travel fees vary based on where we're meeting you, the time of day, and whether a hospital or jail visit is involved, and we go over the total cost—including travel and any expected waiting time—before you decide to schedule.
Can you meet near the Van Nuys courthouse or civic center?
Yes. Many clients prefer to meet near the Van Nuys Civic Center, at offices along Van Nuys Boulevard, or close to the courthouse and nearby parking, and we can often coordinate signings around your schedule and hearing times.
Can you help if we are visiting from out of town or flying through Van Nuys Airport?
Some clients arrive via Van Nuys Airport or stay in nearby hotels while handling court, real‑estate, or business matters. We can usually coordinate mobile notary appointments and, when needed, follow‑up apostille work around your travel plans.
What identification do we need for a mobile notary appointment?
Each signer must have valid, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport, along with all pages of the documents that need to be signed, and we review ID questions with you before scheduling.
How do we know if an apostille will be required?
If your documents will be used in another country, they may require an apostille after issuance or notarization, and we can review your situation and confirm whether apostille or consular legalization is necessary as a separate step.
Share a few details and get a clear plan
You can call, text, or send sample documents so we can confirm what is needed and outline a realistic timeline before you book a notary or apostille appointment in Van Nuys.
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Whether this is for a standard mobile notarization, a hospital or care‑facility visit, office or courthouse documents, jail-related paperwork, or documents that may later need an apostille.
- Your location in Van Nuys or a nearby neighborhood, and any parking, gate, or building access details we should know.
- Any deadlines, court dates, flight or travel plans, or school start dates connected to your documents.
We will confirm fees, travel, ID requirements, and any next steps—including possible apostille options—before finalizing your appointment.
For all service areas, visit our mobile notary services page, or return to mobile notary and apostille services in Los Angeles.