What to Expect

A smooth and professional experience — from start to finish.

We travel to your home, office, hospital, or place of business to provide convenient, professional, and accurate notarization services by appointment. From scheduling to signing, every detail is handled with punctual service and careful attention.

No traffic. No waiting. No uncertainty.

Quick answer

A typical mobile notary appointment with Grace Notary takes about 20 to 40 minutes for a standard signing, though the time varies with the type and number of documents — loan signings, estate packages, and multi-signature sessions run longer. Bring a valid, current, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, US passport, US military ID, or foreign passport) and your unsigned documents. California law requires the signer to personally appear before the notary and sign in her presence — digital IDs are not accepted, and California-commissioned notaries cannot perform Remote Online Notarization (RON). Pricing starts at $15 per notarized signature plus a mobile travel fee. Payment is due at the appointment by cash, check, or Venmo.

Six steps from your first call to complete notarization.

01

Call, text, or email

Reach out by phone, text, or email — whichever is easiest. We'll respond promptly.

02

Confirm document type and location

We'll ask a few simple questions to determine the proper notarial requirements for your document.

03

Confirm ID requirements

California notarial law requires valid government-issued photo ID. We'll confirm what you'll need.

04

We travel to you

Home, workplace, hospital, or curbside meetup — we bring our seal, journal, and supplies.

05

You sign in person

California requires personal appearance. The signer must be willing, aware, and able to communicate.

06

Notarization is complete

Documents are properly notarized, recorded in the journal, and ready for use the same day.

Valid government-issued photo ID required.

California law requires every signer to present valid, government-issued photo identification. Acceptable forms include:

ID must be current — or issued within the last five years. Read the full guide to acceptable IDs.

Clear answers, thoughtful guidance, professional care every step of the way.

Can I use an expired ID in California?

Some IDs may be accepted under California notarial law if they were issued within the last five years. We'll confirm at booking.

Can I use a digital ID?

No. California does not permit digital driver's licenses or any digital identification for notarization.

Can I complete a notarization over the internet or by phone?

No. California does not currently permit Remote Online Notarization (RON) by California-commissioned notaries. The signer must personally appear before the notary.

What if I do not have valid identification?

Credible witnesses may be available — please contact us in advance so we can arrange this properly.

When are credible witnesses needed?

When a signer does not have acceptable identification and cannot reasonably obtain it. Each witness must present acceptable ID and personally know the signer. They may not benefit from the transaction.

Do you handle apostille submissions?

Yes — we manage the entire apostille process from preparation through Secretary of State submission and return. Learn more about apostille services.

The full catalog — every document type we notarize.

Pricing varies by document complexity and travel distance. Visit the services page for full pricing, or call for a tailored quote.

General Notarization
FROM $15 / signature
Witness Services
FROM $30 / witness
Apostille & Legalization
FROM $275 first doc · +$135 each additional
Power of Attorney
FROM $125
Advanced Health Care Directives
FROM $125
Hospital & Bedside Signing
FROM $125 (parking included)
Will & Trust Documents
FROM $230
Refinance Loan Signings
FROM $250
HELOC Loan Signings
FROM $175
Reverse Mortgage
FROM $250
Purchase & Sale Loan Signings
FROM $200
Grant / Quitclaim / Warranty Deed
FROM $80
Deed of Trust / Mortgage
FROM $80
Adoption Papers
FROM $200
Permission for Minor to Travel
FROM $85
Certification of Copy by Custodian
FROM $85
Fictitious Business Name Notarization
FROM $85
Business & Corporate Documents
FROM $80
Translation Support
BY Quote · Armenian / Russian / English / Spanish
Same-Day Apostille Rush
BY Call · Time-of-day dependent
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Mobile notary services, delivered to your door.