American River Notary & Apostille

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A notary public is a person commissioned to serve the public as a neutral witness. A notary performs notarial acts that are allowed or required by law.

A notary is a verifier, an authenticator, an impartial agent for the state, a public recorder of acts, and an unbiased, official witness.

We accept all major credit cards, check, and cash if necessary (not preferred).

This varies by State Law. By California law, the maximum fee allowed for a notarization is $5 per document and includes:

  • Receiving evidence of the signer’s identity,
  • Administering an oath or affirmation (if applicable)
  • Applying the signature, notarial certificate, and stamp of the notary to the document.

Mobile notaries accept a variety of documents. A current driver’s license, passport, non-driver’s ID or military ID is always acceptable.

Note: Only U.S. issued identifications are acceptable forms of ID.

A signing agent is a public notary who is expert in loan closing documents. A lender, title company, or escrow service may hire a signing agent to handle getting documents delivered, signed, or processed efficiently and on time.
No. All states prohibit non-attorneys from practicing law. A Notary can be held liable for any damages resulting from an incorrectly chosen certificate or notarization.
Of course! We are a mobile notary service provider. We can and will meet you anywhere of your choosing.

No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of documents they notarize. Notaries certify the identity of signers. The signers are responsible for the content of the documents.