Question 1

What is a Notary?

Accepted Answer

A Notary, also known as a Notary Public, is a crucial public officer appointed by a state government, often the Secretary of State. Their primary role is to serve as an impartial witness in official and legal matters, thereby providing credibility and authenticity to official documents, making them an indispensable part of the legal system.

Question 2

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We provide mobile notary services primarily throughout Prince George’s County. However, we are able to perform notary services in any county in Maryland and in the City of Baltimore.

Question 3

What do I need to bring to the signing appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please have the following documentation with you at the time of the signing: an unexpired government issued ID with a clear picture and signature, the document(s) to be notarized, and witness(es) if required.

Question 4

How much do you charge for notary services?

Accepted Answer

Document Notarization (i.e., General Notary Work), mileage and administrative fees are charged as regulated by the State of Maryland and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Charges and fees are as follows:

$8 per signature for each notarial act
$4 for each signature on each additional copy of the same record
$2 for each photocopy of a notarial act
$6 for certifying a copy of a record in the Notary's journal
$5 for travel if required, plus $0.70 (current IRS rate) per mile from Lanham, MD 20706
$30 for the performance of a Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Fees for Loan Signings are paid by the signing company that retains us.

Fees for Estate & Trust Signings will vary based upon various factors.

Payment is due at the time of service.

Question 5

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We currently accept cash, check, Zelle, PayPal and Venmo.

Question 6

Which documents cannot be notarized?

Accepted Answer

In most states, publicly recorded documents (vital records) cannot be notarized by a notary public. These may include:

·   Birth certificates
·   Death certificate
·   Marriage certificates
·   Divorce decrees/certificates
·   Court documents
·   Corporate documents on file with the State Corporations Division
·   Federally issued documents

To get a copy or a certified copy of a vital record, contact the vital records office in the state where the event occurred.

The simplest way is to use the government-authorized platform vitalchek.com to order certified copies of vital records.