On-site notarization for inmates at the Central Men's Jail and Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana
The Orange County Central Jail Complex in downtown Santa Ana houses the Central Men's Jail (approximately 1,428 inmates), the Central Women's Jail (approximately 386 inmates), and the Intake Release Center (IRC). The complex is operated by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and processes thousands of bookings each year for both misdemeanor and felony charges.
Address: 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Main phone: (714) 647-4666
Visiting scheduling (Central Jail): (714) 647-4543
IRC scheduling: (714) 647-6050
Operated by: Orange County Sheriff's Department
Public visiting hours: Friday – Monday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours vary by housing location)
Location: Downtown Santa Ana, near the Orange County Civic Center
Call or text with the inmate's full legal name, booking number (if known), and a description of the documents that need to be notarized. Let us know whether the inmate is in the Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, or the IRC, and share any court deadlines.
The OC Central Jail Complex has specific procedures for professional visits that differ from public visiting hours. We confirm scheduling, any advance requirements, and ensure the inmate is available and currently housed at the facility.
Have all documents ready and complete before the appointment — we cannot draft legal documents, only notarize signatures. If the inmate needs to review documents first, coordinate with their attorney or mail documents to the facility in advance.
We travel from Los Angeles to the Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana, clear security screening, and meet with the inmate in the designated professional visiting area. The inmate confirms their identity, signs the documents in our presence, and we complete the notarization.
After the appointment, we return the signed and notarized documents to you, your attorney, escrow company, or other designated recipient — by hand delivery, courier, or mail depending on your timeline.
Tip: The Central Jail Complex is one of the busiest in Orange County. Give us as much notice as possible, but we understand jail notarizations are often urgent and will do our best to accommodate same-day or next-day requests.
Jail notarizations at the Orange County Central Jail require travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, coordination with facility staff, security screening, and wait time. Pricing reflects the distance and complexity of working within the jail's procedures.
OC Central Jail appointments: Starting at $250
Final pricing depends on the number of documents, any special circumstances, and timing. Call or text for a quote based on your specific situation.
The Central Jail Complex — including the Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, and the Intake Release Center — is located at 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703, near the Orange County Civic Center in downtown Santa Ana.
You can search the Orange County Sheriff's Department inmate locator online or call Inmate Information at (714) 647-4666 with the person's name and date of birth.
Yes. The Central Men's Jail and Central Women's Jail are part of the same complex at 550 N. Flower Street, and we can schedule notary appointments for inmates in either facility.
The jail maintains booking records with photos that can be used for identification. If the inmate has a valid California ID, driver's license, or passport on file, that can also be used. We confirm ID options before the appointment.
Plan for 1 to 3 hours total including travel from Los Angeles, security screening, wait time, and the signing itself. The notarization is quick, but jail procedures and travel add time.
Newly booked inmates may not be available for professional visits until processing is complete, which can take 24 hours or more. If the inmate is being transferred, we recommend confirming their location close to the appointment time.
We provide mobile notary services at jails and detention centers throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County.
Not sure which jail? Call or text with the inmate's name and we can help locate them and coordinate the appointment.
For an overview of all jail notary services, visit our Jail Notary hub page.
Share the inmate's name, booking number, and what documents need to be signed, and we will confirm availability and next steps.
When you contact us, it helps to include:
We will confirm facility procedures, coordinate scheduling, and give you a clear quote before the appointment is finalized.