Powers of attorney, healthcare directives, living trusts, codicils — a notary comes to you, including homes and care facilities.
Estate-planning documents — durable and healthcare powers of attorney, advance and healthcare directives, living trusts, and codicils — frequently require notarization, and sometimes witnesses. The notary confirms the signer's identity and that they are signing willingly; they do not draft documents or give legal advice.
Rules vary by state and document. Some estate documents require specific witnessing, and a notary cannot notarize a will's execution in every state. The drafting attorney or the party requesting the document should confirm exactly what your state requires.
Estate documents are often needed when the signer cannot easily travel. A mobile notary can come to a home, a hospital, or a care facility — provided the signer is lucid, willing, and has valid identification.
Two things set the price, and both are itemized. Your state sets and caps the notarial act fee — the official per-signature charge, added at the visit. The notary sets a travel fee to come to you. You see the itemized price before you approve the booking — no "call for a quote." See what notaries can legally charge in your state →
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Email support →It depends on your state and the document. Some require specific witnessing and the rules vary. Confirm with the drafting attorney or the requesting party before the appointment.
Often yes. The requester or attorney will tell you how many witnesses are needed. Have them present if required.
Mobile notaries commonly travel to homes, hospitals, and care facilities, as long as the signer is lucid, signing willingly, and has a valid photo ID.
No — that is legal advice. An estate attorney or the party requesting the document can advise on what is required.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Whether a document needs notarization, and any witness or state-specific requirements, is set by the party requesting it or by your state — confirm with them or an attorney. A notary verifies identity and witnesses signatures; they do not prepare, interpret, or advise on documents.
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Booking is open. You'll see the itemized price — travel and your state's notarial fee, line by line — before you approve the booking.