Mobile Notarization

Notarized today. Without the runaround.

A vetted notary comes to you. Real estate signings, POAs, affidavits, vehicle titles. Itemized pricing, verified IDs, official record.

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Sample quote Nº SQ-0001
Power of Attorney
Mobile visit · 2 notarizations · 12 miles
Notary travel fee — set by your notary $57.00
Notarial acts — capped by your state (2) $10.00
Smoothquill booking fee (15%) $8.55

Total — you approve it before anything books $75.55

Your notary keeps 100% of the travel and act fees on mobile bookings like this one. The booking fee is added on top — never taken out of theirs.

NOTARY · PUBLIC EST · 2026 Smoothquill

Sample — every notary sets their own travel rate, so your quote will differ. You always see the full number first.

100%
of travel and act fees stay with the notary — the booking fee is added on top, never taken out
100%
of notaries ID-verified and commission-checked against their Secretary of State before taking a booking
$0
what notaries ever pay us — no listing fees, no lead fees, no subscription
01 · For signers

Three taps. One stamp.

Most people google "notary near me" at 4pm on a Friday and end up calling four banks. Smoothquill is built for those moments — you have a document, you need it notarized, and you'd rather not drive to a UPS Store hoping the one notary on shift hasn't gone to lunch.

i.

Pick your document type

POA, deed, affidavit, vehicle title, parental consent, loan signing — we know which fields need stamping. The app tells you exactly what to bring.

ii.

Meet your notary

A vetted notary nearby accepts your request — you see their name, photo, and verified-commission badge before they head over.

iii.

Get the stamp

They verify your ID, witness the signature, and stamp the document.

WHY IT MATTERS

Getting it notarized isn't the same as getting it done right. A wrong certificate, a missing seal, or an unclear stamp can get a document rejected and send you back to start over. Smoothquill matches your document to a vetted notary who handles that type, with reviews and a visible track record. The point isn't just speed. It's that it holds up.

02 · What we notarize

If it needs a stamp, we stamp it.

Smoothquill covers every common notarial act, including loan signings.

Real estate

Deeds, mortgage docs, refi packages, title transfers.

Loan signing
Estate & wills

POAs, healthcare directives, living trusts, codicils.

Mobile
Vehicle titles

Car, boat, ATV, RV title transfers.

Mobile
Affidavits

Court, immigration, insurance, identity.

Mobile
Parental consent

For minors traveling without both parents.

Parental consent · Mobile
Business docs

Operating agreements, certifications, contracts.

Business · Mobile
Not sure?

Tell us your document and we'll confirm whether it needs notarization — and which type.

Free · Anytime
03 · Pricing

No "call for a quote." Posted prices.

Prices reflect the travel fee your notary sets — a base rate plus mileage. Smoothquill adds a booking fee — 15% of the travel fee — itemized on your total before you confirm. The notary's official per-signature fee is set and capped by your state and added at the visit — you'll see the exact amount on your itemized quote.

See what notaries can legally charge in your state →

Most common
Mobile
A notary at your door, office, hospital room, or coffee shop.
Travel fee set by your notary
Mobile visit · + your state's notary fee
  • Travel fee set by your notary
    a base rate plus mileage beyond their included radius
  • Every fee itemized
    travel and notarial charges broken out, nothing hidden
  • Book ASAP or schedule ahead
  • State notary fee billed at cost
    set and capped by your state, varies by document type. No markup from us.

You'll see the exact itemized price the moment your notary accepts — before anyone travels.

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04 · For notaries

Already commissioned? Let's get you booked.

Smoothquill routes signings to vetted notaries — mobile mornings, loan signings on weekends. You set your hours, your radius, and your stop-cap. We're building the demand.

Illustrative — how the math works
Mobile visits — travel fees
e.g. 15/mo · ~$45 travel fee — 100% yours; our booking fee is paid by the signer, on top
~$675
Notarial act fees on those visits
like the sample quote above — e.g. ~$10 per visit in state-capped act fees, billed at cost, 100% yours
~$150
Example total, this scenario ~$825
An illustration of how earnings could add up at these volumes — not a forecast or a guarantee. Actual income depends entirely on local demand, your availability, and how many jobs you accept. Your earnings could be higher or lower, or zero.

You keep 100% of your rates on mobile bookings — travel and notarial. Our booking fee (15% of the travel fee; 8% for life for founding notaries) is added to the signer's total, never taken from yours.

Clear posted rates, transparent splits, and a route you actually own.

  • 8% platform fee for life instead of the standard 15%.
  • Pick your radius. Pick your hours. Pause anytime.
  • One signer per slot — no double-booking chaos.
  • Paid through Stripe straight to your bank — no invoicing, no Net-30, no waiting on a signing service's check run.
05 · For aspiring notaries

Not commissioned yet? Come back in three weeks.

In most states the process is straightforward — often no exam and no training course required. Many people are commissioned within 2–4 weeks of starting. Here's the general path; check your state's guide for exact requirements.

Two questions worth settling first: working across state lines and whether you need an LLC.

Total cost
~$150
Total time
2–4 weeks
Commission term
4–10 yrs
STEP 01
Get bonded (if required)

If your state requires a surety bond, you can get one from any licensed insurance agent or online provider. We have an affiliate that's pre-vetted.

Varies by state · 10 minutes
STEP 02
Submit your application

Complete the application through your state's Secretary of State (or commissioning authority) portal.

State fee · 20 minutes
STEP 03
Get it notarized

Some states require an existing notary to witness your application or an oath of office — check your state's requirements.

Free with Smoothquill
STEP 04
Mail the packet

Send your application (and bond, if required) to the Secretary of State. Commissions typically arrive within a few weeks.

Postage · 5 min
STEP 05
Buy your stamp

Order a state-compliant stamp once your commission arrives. Then come back and join Smoothquill.

State stamp · ships in days

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"
I built Smoothquill because my mom needed a POA notarized at the hospital on a Sunday, and the only mobile notary I could find quoted $180 and could come Tuesday. Your community deserves a better answer than that.
— Alex
Founder
Questions

Before you book.

What if my document gets rejected?

It's a real risk with notarization — a wrong certificate, a missing seal, or an unclear stamp can all cause the receiving office to reject a document. Smoothquill works to prevent that: we match your document to a vetted notary who handles that type — every notary's commission and identity are verified before they can take a booking. Getting it done right the first time is the whole point.

Does my document need an in-person notarization?

It depends on your document and who's receiving it. Some documents and some receiving offices require an in-person notarization; others accept remote online notarization (RON). If you're unsure, an in-person mobile visit is accepted everywhere.

What does it cost?

You pay the travel fee your notary sets — a base rate plus mileage. Smoothquill adds a booking fee — 15% of the travel fee — itemized on your total before you confirm. The notary's official per-act fee is set and capped by your state and added at the visit — billed at cost, no markup from us. No "call for a quote": you'll see the exact itemized price the moment your notary accepts.

Two doors. One stamp.

Whether you need a document notarized tonight or want to build a real side income as a commissioned notary — pick a door.

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