Find answers to common questions about our notary and signature services.
A notary public is a state-commissioned official who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. Notaries verify the identity of signers, ensure they are signing willingly, and administer oaths when required. The notary's seal and signature provide an additional layer of fraud deterrence.
Many legal and financial documents require notarization, including:
If you're unsure whether your document requires notarization, check with the receiving agency or contact us for guidance.
You must present a valid, government-issued photo ID that includes your signature. Acceptable forms of ID include:
If you don't have one of these forms of ID, please contact us in advance to discuss alternative identification options.
Yes, for most notarizations, you must sign the document in the physical presence of the notary (or via approved video technology for remote notarizations). Never sign your document before meeting with the notary unless specifically instructed to do so for an acknowledgment where you'll acknowledge your signature rather than signing in their presence.
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate our clients' needs. Our standard hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but we also offer evening and weekend appointments by request. For mobile services, we can often accommodate appointments outside of standard business hours.
Our standard notarization fee is $15 per signature/seal, which is in line with Indiana state guidelines. Loan signing services start at $125 per signing package. Remote notary services are $25 per signature/seal. Digital fingerprinting services are $50 per person. For mobile services, there is an additional travel fee of $25 within 20 miles of our location, with additional fees for greater distances.
Please contact us for a specific quote based on your needs, especially for multiple documents or business services.
We primarily serve the Bluffton and Fort Wayne areas in Indiana. Our mobile services cover a radius of approximately 30 miles from these locations. For remote notary services, we can serve clients throughout Indiana and in other states where Indiana notaries are authorized to perform remote notarizations.
You can schedule an appointment by:
Please provide details about the type of document(s) you need notarized, your preferred date and time, and your location if you're requesting mobile services.
A loan signing agent is a notary public who specializes in facilitating mortgage loan closings. They have additional training and expertise in handling and explaining loan documents. Our loan signing agents are certified by the National Notary Association and are familiar with all types of loan documents, ensuring a smooth and efficient closing process.
Remote online notarization (RON) allows you to have documents notarized via secure video conference technology. The process typically involves:
The resulting electronically notarized document is legally valid and can be used for most purposes that require notarization.
Digital fingerprinting is used for various background check purposes, including:
Our digital fingerprinting service uses electronic scanning technology rather than ink, providing clearer, more accurate fingerprints that are directly submitted to the appropriate agencies.
Yes, we offer mobile services for standard notarizations, loan signings, and digital fingerprinting. Our notaries can come to your home, office, hospital, care facility, or other location at a time that's convenient for you. For remote notary services, you can connect from any location with internet access.
Contact us today for answers to your specific questions or to schedule an appointment.
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