Mobile Notary for Valley Presbyterian Hospital (Van Nuys)
When you need a notary at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, we come directly to the hospital so you do not have to worry about travel or delays. We regularly visit patients and families at Valley Presbyterian to notarize urgent medical and estate documents right at the bedside.
Bedside notary visits in Van Nuys
Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) is a 350-bed, independent, non-sectarian, nonprofit general acute care hospital located at 15107 Vanowen Street in Van Nuys, CA 91405. Established in 1958 as a small neighborhood provider, VPH has grown into the largest independent nonprofit hospital in the San Fernando Valley, serving more than 100,000 patients per year. The hospital’s 10 consecutive LA Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Hospital reflect its deep ties to the community.
VPH holds key designations: it is a Certified Primary Stroke Center (American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and DNV Healthcare), a STEMI Receiving Center for heart attack patients, and has both EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) and Pediatric Medical Center (PMC) designations. The Emergency Department treats more than 60,000 patients per year and is supported by on-call specialists, an on-site laboratory, diagnostic radiology and imaging, ICU and PICU, medical/surgical telemetry, and hospitalist/laborist programs. Surgical services span cardio/thoracic, ENT, general, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, peripheral vascular, and podiatry.
- Address: 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Main phone: (818) 782‑6600
- Email: ContactUs@valleypres.org
- Center for Wound Healing: (818) 902‑5755 (4th Floor East Circle Tower)
- Valley Rehabilitation Center: (818) 902‑5752 (4th Floor South Circle Tower)
- Barlow Respiratory Hospital (on campus): (818) 782‑6600, press 3, ext. 8360#
- Licensed beds: 350
- ER service level: Basic (open 24/7); Certified Primary Stroke Center; STEMI Receiving Center; EDAP; PMC
- Visiting hours: Inpatients: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, 2 visitors at a time; NICU/PICU/Peds: 24/7 for parents/guardians; L&D: 1 support person 24 hours, 2nd support person 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Established: 1958
- Type: Independent, non-sectarian, nonprofit
- Parking: Surface lots on campus
Key departments include cardiovascular services (catheterization, angioplasty, stenting), children’s services (NICU and PICU), maternity services (labor and delivery with lactation support), orthopedic services, radiology and imaging, rehabilitation services, surgical services, women’s services, and the Center for Wound Healing.
As one of our Tier 1 (nearby) hospitals, Valley Presbyterian is a short drive from our Granada Hills base via the 405 or surface streets, which means we can often respond quickly for same-day or next-day appointments.
What to expect when you book
We coordinate with you by phone or text to confirm the patient’s legal name, room number, and the documents that need notarization. When we arrive, we check in at the main entrance or information desk, follow hospital visitor procedures, and then meet you in the patient room or a designated family area.
Inpatient visiting hours at Valley Presbyterian are 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a maximum of two visitors at a time. Visitors experiencing cold, flu, RSV, COVID-19 symptoms, or any infectious disease are not permitted to enter. The NICU, Pediatrics, and PICU allow parents and guardians to visit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Labor & Delivery, one designated support person has 24-hour visiting privileges while a second support person may visit between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Maternity units observe a “Daily Quiet Time” from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM during which visitation is not permitted. Visitors to patients on isolation precautions must check with a nurse for specific PPE instructions before entering the room.
Our goal is to keep the visit calm, efficient, and respectful of doctors and nurses who may need access to the patient. If the patient is in the ICU, PICU, NICU, or has visitor restrictions, let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
Valley Presbyterian has surface parking lots on campus. We factor parking and access time into our arrival estimate and will text you when we are on-site so you know we are close.
Medical, financial, and estate documents
Many families call from Valley Presbyterian when time and mobility are limited. Typical documents include:
- Advance healthcare directives and living wills
- Medical and durable powers of attorney
- HIPAA authorization and medical records release forms
- Wills, trust documents, and related estate forms
- Financial powers of attorney and insurance or benefit forms that require notarization
- Facility admission, transfer, or discharge paperwork
If you are not sure whether your form needs to be notarized, you can text us a clear photo in advance so we can review the notary section.
Laptop and portable printer at Valley Presbyterian
If you need a power of attorney, healthcare directive, or other form but do not have it ready, you can use my equipment and Rocket Lawyer access to create the document during our appointment. This service includes use of my laptop, portable printer, internet connection, and platform access. You choose which documents to create; I provide the hardware and administrative help to get the paperwork ready.
Pricing at Valley Presbyterian (Tier 1)
- Standard hospital visit: $195 (notarization of documents you bring)
- Hospital visit with laptop and printer: $245 (includes 1 generated document)
- Each additional document generated: +$50 per document
What to have ready at Valley Presbyterian
To keep your visit smooth, please have:
- A valid, government-issued photo ID for each signer (driver license, state ID, passport, or other accepted identification)
- All pages of the documents printed and ready, not just the signature page (unless using our laptop/printer service)
- Any required witnesses who are not named in the document and who meet the hospital’s visitor rules
If the patient has limited mobility or is unable to sign in their usual way, let us know beforehand so we can discuss acceptable options under California notary law.
If ID is at home, we recommend having a family member bring it to the hospital before the appointment. In some cases, credible witnesses may be an option; we will discuss this with you in advance based on California law.
Mobile notary FAQ for Valley Presbyterian Hospital
How quickly can you get to Valley Presbyterian from Granada Hills?
Valley Presbyterian is one of our closer hospitals. Travel time is typically 15–30 minutes via the 405 or Van Nuys Boulevard depending on traffic. During business hours, we can often arrive within 1–2 hours for urgent requests, or schedule same-day when our calendar allows. We always confirm a specific arrival window when you book.
What are visiting hours at Valley Presbyterian Hospital?
Inpatient visiting hours are 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a maximum of two visitors at a time. The NICU, Pediatrics, and PICU allow parents and guardians to visit 24/7. In Labor & Delivery, one designated support person has 24-hour visiting privileges while a second may visit between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Maternity units observe “Daily Quiet Time” from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with no visitation. Barlow Respiratory Hospital on the VPH campus has visiting hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM with two visitors at a time. Visitors experiencing symptoms of illness are not permitted to enter. We schedule our notary visit to fall within these hours and coordinate with you on any unit-specific restrictions.
Does Valley Presbyterian have a busy emergency department?
Yes. Valley Presbyterian’s Emergency Department treats more than 60,000 patients per year, making it one of the busiest in the central San Fernando Valley. The ER is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, EDAP facility, and designated Pediatric Medical Center. If your family member was admitted through the ER and is now in a regular room, that is the ideal time to schedule a notary visit. If they are still in the ER, we can sometimes visit there as well, but the environment is less predictable and we may need to wait for a quieter moment.
Can you notarize for a patient who primarily speaks Spanish?
Valley Presbyterian serves a large Spanish-speaking community. The signer must be able to communicate with the notary to confirm their identity and understanding of the document. I can communicate in basic Spanish, which can help facilitate the process. A bilingual family member can also serve as an interpreter. We cannot notarize if there is no way to confirm the signer understands what they are signing.
What if the patient needs to sign but is connected to IVs or monitors?
Medical equipment does not prevent a notarization as long as the patient can hold a pen (or make a mark) and is mentally alert enough to understand the documents. We work around IV lines, monitors, and bed positioning regularly. We bring a clipboard and can adjust our setup to whatever is most comfortable for the patient. If the patient cannot hold a pen at all, California law allows for signature by mark with proper witnesses.
Do you also serve Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, and Panorama City?
Yes. Valley Presbyterian draws patients from across the central San Fernando Valley. We serve patients and families at hospitals, homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities in Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Lake Balboa, and surrounding neighborhoods. If the patient is discharged to a facility or home in any of these areas, we can follow up there as well.
Can I schedule a notary visit for the day of discharge?
Discharge-day notarizations are common but require careful timing. Hospitals sometimes discharge patients earlier or later than expected, so we recommend scheduling the signing as early in the day as possible to avoid conflicts. Let us know the estimated discharge time and we will work around it. If the patient is discharged before we arrive, we can redirect to their home or next destination.
Book a mobile notary at Valley Presbyterian Hospital
To schedule a mobile notary at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, call or text us at (213) 933‑2507, or request an appointment online. If your situation is urgent, let us know it is a hospital signing so we can prioritize your call and confirm the fastest available time.
We understand that hospital situations can change suddenly, and we do our best to accommodate last-minute schedule shifts, room changes, or early discharges.
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