What is a Notary Public?
A California Notary Public is appointed by State of California’s Secretary of State as an official of integrity to serve the general public as a certified impartial witness to perform a variety of official fraud prevention acts when signing important documents. The official acts called notarial acts or notarizations. Notaries are commissioned publicly as “ministerial” officials, there by meaning that Notary Public’s are expected to adhere to written rules without personal discretion unlike a “judicial” official.
A Notary Public’s duty is to verify signers of important documents like trust, powers of attorney and mortgages for their identity, their ability to sign without intimidation or duress, and the signer’s of the transaction or documents contents. Many notarizations require the Notary Public to place the signer under oath, declaring under penalty of perjury the information collected or contained in a document is correct and true.
Impartiality is the core foundation of a Notary’s Public trust. A Notary Public is bound by law refuse service in situations they have personal interests. The general public trusts a Notary’s screening task has not been corrupted by any self-interest. Their impartiality requires that a Notary Public never refuse service due to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, politics or current status as a non-customer.
As official representative of the State of California, Notaries Public certify a proper execution of nearly all life changing documentation of citizens. Even if the diverse transactions convey grant powers of attorney, real estate, establish a contractual agreement, or perform a multitude of other activities enabling our civil society to function.
Unauthorized Practice of Law
Preparing, assisting, drafting, selecting legal documents, determining, or providing advice in any legal matters is to be considered an unauthorized practice of law within the State of California. Notaries cannot help decide what type of notary act to perform for a client.
What is a Mobile Notary?
Well, In Sacramento as with the rest of California… A Mobile Notary is a Notary Public that Travels to Signers to provide Notary Service to clients. Usually a mobile notary in Sacramento will travel from one to eight locations every day and notarize everything from a loan signing to a single signature. A mobile notary will charge the State of California’s regulated fees plus a travel fee. There is zero, legal regulations about travel fees in Sacramento or California. In California, most mobile notaries charge $60 for travel plus $10 per signature. Most mobile notaries charge extra for excessive waits but give their clients a price reduction for 8 signatures or more. In Sacramento most mobile notaries only handle local calls within a few miles of their business or home. In other city’s Mobile Notaries often travel 50+ miles on their average job.
What Does a Mobile Notary Charge in Sacramento?
A Mobile Notary in Sacramento can charge (1.) their travel fee, (2.) California’s regulated notary fees, (3.) waiting fees for excessive waiting at jails or hospitals, (4.) copying fees, (5.) for loan signings there is usually document preparation fees, and (6.) Late night (aka After Hours) fees are charged by most Sacramento Traveling Notary companies. We have priced our services to be very competitive with the Sacramento Mobile Notary market. Please See our Fees and Pricing for more information.
Where do Mobile Notaries Travel to in Sacramento?
60% of mobile notary work is acting as a signing agent providing loan signings in Sacramento. During a loan signing, the mobile notary will travel to the signer(s) house and sign on the borrower’s dining room table. Most, Sacramento signer(s) prefer to meet and sign at a Starbucks or Restaurant. For example, if their home is under remodel, repair or any other reason. Occasionally in Sacramento, the borrower(s) prefer signing at work.
List of Jails and Hospitals in Mobile Notary Coverage:
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility-Carmichael
University of California Davis Medical Center – Sacramento
Heritage Oaks Hospital – Sacramento
Sutter Oaks Nursing Center – Midtown – Sacramento
Kaiser Fnd Hosp – Sacramento
Sutter Memorial Hospital – Sacramento
Kaiser Fnd Hosp – South Sacramento – Sacramento
Sutter General Hospital – Sacramento
Kindred Hospital – Sacramento – Folsom
Sutter Center for Psychiatry – Sacramento
Mercy General Hospital – Sacramento
Sierra Vista Hospital – Sacramento
Mercy Hospital – Folsom
Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif. – Sacramento
Mercy San Juan Hospital – Carmichael
Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center – Sacramento
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Sacramento County Main Jail
California State Prison, Sacramento
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There is a lot notarizing documents in hospitals throughout Sacramento, Ca. When people become ill, people in hospitals often need a healthcare power of attorney notarized or amendments to their trust. When a Mobile Notary is at a hospital signing it can consume lots of time. Mobile Notary in Sacramento has experienced a variety of problems providing this type of service. People at the Sacramento County Main Jail and Folsom Prison also require notaries for powers of attorney’s. Any Law office who doesn’t have a notary public on staff can become regular customers for a mobile notary. Mobile notaries in Sacramento, Ca go to a variety of locations.
Why Mobile Notary In Sacramento?
Mobile Notary in Sacramento is by far the leading service provider of Mobile Notaries in Sacramento Ca. Our team of trained Mobile Notaries is available 24/7 throughout Sacramento. We meet our clients at their desired location and facilitate the services requested. We have Mobile Notaries in Sacramento serving clients and new customers daily. What makes Mobile Notary in Sacramento the best Traveling Notary Public in Sacramento?
Seven Reasons:
1. Fast
2. Affordable
3. Professional
4. Experienced
5. Discrete
6. Reliable
7. Local’s
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What is a Signing Agent?
In California law, a courtesy signer or notary signing agent is an agent of the State of California whose job is to obtain formal signatures of the borrower to a home or business lending document. The practice of a mobile notary public designating them self as a notary signing agent began. Signing Agents are mobile notaries public whose expertise in notarizing loan document signings and real estate transfer. Signing Agents typically have certifications and additional training through associations and organizations, which is typically required by the lender and Title Company.
A mobile notary signing agent in Sacramento (aka loan signing agent) shouldn’t be confused with the mortgage loan closer (aka closing agent). Notary Signing agents are mobile notaries public, who have experience and training required for the proper completion of loan documents and they are hired by mortgage companies, title companies and escrow companies to identify lending documents, obtain necessary signatures, and in most cases deliver the lenders documents to the borrower throughout Sacramento, Ca. The mobile notary signing agent acts as an impartial party to the entire transaction, and is required to adhere to California Notary laws.
Notary signing agents in California may identify documents and point to where the information can be found regarding the loan transaction. Mobile notary signing agents are still prohibited from providing legal advice, explaining, or interpreting the meaning of any documents or terms, and cannot prepare the documents or alter in any manner.
A mobile notary signing agent is a trusted professional, California State commissioned notary public to perform as a closing witness for real estate transactions, legal process transactions, mortgage loan transactions and similar transactions where a certified third part is needed. A Mobile Notary signing agent in Sacramento should insure they have no interest in the transaction and maintain a mutual obligation to any and all parties to stay objective, neutral to any position, verify awareness of the document and contents by the affiant. Make a reasonable effort to prevent fraud and protect affiants from coercion.
Mobile Notary Fees:
Travel Fee (8:30am-8:30pm): $60 Travel Fee
Additional After Hour Travel Fee: $50
Minimum Travel Fee For Jail or Prisons: $100 Travel Fee
Acknowledgments: $15 Per Signature
Certified Copy of Power of Attorney: $15 Per Copy
Depositions: $30 + $7 Dollars for Witnessing an Oath
Immigration Papers: $15 Per Set
Jurats Signings: $15 Per Signature
Oaths and Affirmations: $15 Per Oath or Affirmation
Proofs of Execution Subscribing Witness: $15 Per Signature
Protests: $15 Dollars
Signing Agent Fees:
(Includes Round Trip Travel Fees and Notary Fees)
Loan Documents, one set (0-31 miles) $150.00
Loan Documents, one set (32-44 miles) $175.00
Loan Documents, one set (45+ miles) $200.00 + $1.25 per mile (mile 46+)
Purchases Add $25.00
Second Mortgage, one set $75.00
Reverse Mortgage Add $25.00
Borrowers, Additional, (more than 2) $25.00 Each
Other Fees:
Copies/Printing of Documents $50.00 per Set
Document Delivery ($35 min.) $1.25 Per mile
Seller Signing $25.00 Deduct
Waiting/Extra Time (0-15 minutes) $15.00
100% of Fees will be Charged if the Following Occurs:
- Cancellation within 4 hours of Appointment
- 3:30Pm+ on Previous Business Day for AM Appointments
- Business Declined for Same Appointment Time Slot
- Client No Show
- Refusal to Sign
Mobile Notary Coverage Area by City in California:
Antelope, Applegate, Arden-Arcade, Auburn, Cameron Park, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Diamond Springs, Dixon, El Dorado Hills, Elverta, Fair Oaks, Florin, Folsom, Foothill Farms, Granite Bay, La Riviera, Laguna, Lincoln, Loomis, Lotus, Mather AFB, McClellan, Meadow Vista, North Highlands, Orangevale, Parkway-South Sacramento, Penryn, Pilot Hill, Placerville, Pleasant Grove, Plymouth, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murieta, Represa, Rescue, Rio Linda, Rocklin, Rosemont, Roseville, West Sacramento, Wilton, Woodland, Yolo, Yuba City.
Mobile Notary Coverage Area by County in California:
Mobile Notary Coverage Area by Zip Code in California:
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