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What document do you have?
Power of attorney, affidavit, bill of sale, guardianship form, travel consent, copy certification, name-change affidavit, or something else.
General Mobile Notary
Everyday Notarization Where You Are, Not at a Bank Counter.
A commissioned mobile notary travels to your home, office, hospital, or another agreed location to notarize everyday documents like powers of attorney, affidavits, bills of sale, guardianship forms, travel consent letters, and more.
Fastest way to start: text your location, document type, number of signers, and any deadline. You’ll get a clear quote and time window.
Everyday documents
Powers of attorney, affidavits, bills of sale, guardianship, travel consent, copy certification.
Mobile coverage
Home, office, hospital, jail, or another agreed location across greater Los Angeles.
Same-day options
Same-day and after-hours visits often available for time-sensitive situations.
General notary documents
Choose the document you need notarized
This page is a directory for common general notary documents. Select the document type below to see what it is used for, what to bring, and what to expect at your appointment.
Start here
Most general notary visits come down to four things.
Get these details clear and the rest of the appointment usually moves in 30–45 minutes.
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Who is signing and where?
Number of signers, whether any are elderly, hospitalized, or in custody, and the address where everyone will meet the notary.
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What ID will each signer use?
Drivers license, state ID, passport, or another ID that meets California notary rules, all current and in each signer’s name.
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Is there a deadline?
Court date, flight, loan signing, or other specific cutoff. Same-day and after-hours visits are often possible when we know timing up front.
Not sure if your document can be notarized? You can text a photo of the notary section (with sensitive information covered) for a quick review of the wording.
By document type
Popular general notary documents we handle
Use this section as a directory. Choose the specific document type to see detailed explanations, requirements, and what to have ready for your appointment.
Power Of Attorney (POA)
General, durable, limited, and medical powers of attorney notarized at your home, office, hospital, or care facility.
POA details →Bill Of Sale
Vehicle, boat, equipment, and personal property bills of sale notarized where the buyer and seller meet.
Bill of sale details →Guardianship & Temporary Custody
Authorize a trusted adult to care for a minor, make decisions, and handle school and medical matters.
Guardianship details →Minor Travel Consent
Travel consent letters for children traveling without one or both parents, for airlines, cruise lines, and borders.
Travel consent details →Passport DS-3053 Consent
Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) when one parent cannot appear at the passport office for a child’s passport.
DS-3053 details →General Affidavit & Sworn Statement
Sworn statements for court, insurance, school, employment, and other situations without a preprinted form.
Affidavit details →Immigration Affidavit Of Support
Sworn financial support affidavits and support letters for immigration and consular cases.
Immigration support details →Copy Certification By Document Custodian
Statements that copies of IDs, passports, diplomas, and other records are true and correct copies.
Copy certification details →Name Change & Same-Name Affidavit
Sworn statements that connect different versions or spellings of your name across important records.
Name affidavit details →Notarized Letter Of Resignation
Resignation letters for boards, trustees, POA agents, and sensitive employment or fiduciary roles.
Resignation letter details →The visit
How a general mobile notary appointment usually works
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Share the basics
You contact us with your location, document type, number of signers, and any deadlines. We confirm availability, travel fees, and per-signature notary fees up front.
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Prepare documents & ID
You gather the unsigned documents, valid ID for each signer, and any required witnesses. Documents should be filled out but not signed until the notary is present.
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Notary visit & signing
The notary arrives on time, verifies each signer’s identity, reviews the notary wording, and performs the appropriate acknowledgment or jurat before signatures are completed.
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Certificates, seal, and journal
The notary completes the notarial certificate, applies the seal, records the appointment in the journal, and returns the notarized documents to you on the spot.
Important: The notary’s role is to verify identity, witness signatures, and complete required notarial certificates. For legal advice, document selection, or strategy, you should consult an attorney or the organization that requested the documents.
Before we arrive
A short checklist that keeps most general notary visits on track
- Unsigned documents completed as much as possible (no signatures yet).
- Valid, current government-issued photo ID for each signer.
- Any required witnesses confirmed and available at the appointment time.
- Exact address, parking or access instructions, and contact phone number.
- Any special instructions from your attorney, lender, or requesting agency.
- Awareness of any deadlines such as court dates, flights, or closings.
FAQ
General mobile notary FAQ
What is a mobile notary?
A mobile notary is a commissioned notary public who travels to meet you where you are — home, office, hospital, jail, or another agreed location — instead of requiring you to visit a fixed office or bank branch.
Which everyday documents can you notarize?
Most documents that use standard California acknowledgment or jurat wording can be notarized, including powers of attorney, affidavits, bills of sale, guardianship forms, travel consent letters, copy certification statements, name-change affidavits, and many more.
What identification do signers need?
Each signer must present valid, current government-issued photo ID such as a drivers license, state ID, passport, or another ID acceptable under California notary law. Expired IDs are generally not acceptable.
Can you explain my documents or tell me what to sign?
The notary can point out the notarial certificate and where signatures and initials belong, but cannot give legal advice, interpret legal language, or recommend which document you should sign. Those questions must go to your attorney, lender, or the requesting agency.
Can you bring a printer or help if I do not have the document ready?
Yes. A mobile office setup with a laptop, portable printer, and scanner can be brought so you can access templates from your attorney, bank, consulate, or a legal document platform, then print, sign, and notarize in one visit.
Do you handle apostille and international use?
Many notarized documents can be apostilled or legalized for use abroad. If your destination country or consulate requires an apostille, we can notarize your documents and coordinate the apostille or legalization process as a separate service.