Frequently Asked Questions
We are not allowed, by federal and state laws, to certify or notarize U.S. birth, marriage, death or naturalization certificates, or copies thereof, and any U.S. federal or state government documents that display a copying prohibition.
We charge state-prescribed fees plus service fees and travel surcharges for notarization of the most common documents. For special cases, like real estate closings, mortgages and vehicle titles, different fees apply. Please visit our Pricing page for full details.
Ours is a “mobile only” notary service by appointment only. Please Contact us to set up your appointment.
Sorry, no – you will need to come to Pennsylvania. I am a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Notary Public, and my services may be provided only within Pennsylvania. When giving such service, I am required to record the Pennsylvania county in which the notarial act was carried out.
We are located in Wayne, PA, and our mobile service covers the Main Line area predominantly between Bryn Mawr and Paoli. Full details of the specific areas covered can be found on our Services page. Service outside these areas is subject to a travel surcharge, examples of which are available on the Pricing page.
Sorry, no. You must be physically present, with acceptable ID, for notarization service. This applies to all signers of documents that are to be notarized. Alternatively, you can take advantage of our remote notary service (please refer to the Services page for details).
You will need to present an original, government-issued ID which is in force (i.e., not expired) and contains a picture or description sufficient to identify you. Acceptable forms of ID include, but are not limited to, driver’s license, passport, state ID card and so on. All document signers must be physically present and provide acceptable IDs, whether for in-person or online notarizations.
You can pay by cash, check, major credit card, or Venmo.
Yes. Specifically, for notarization of the most common documents we charge an administration fee and mileage charges in addition to the state-regulated fees. Special fees apply for special cases, like real estate closings, mortgages and vehicle titles. You can find the details here.
eNotarization is a normal notarization with just one difference – instead of a rubber stamp, the document is notarized electronically. That way, you have a permanent and indestructible copy of the notarized document. All other requirements are the same as a physical notarization, for example that the parties must be physically present.
On the other hand, Remote Online Notarization – sometimes referred to as RON – is where the entire notarization process takes place online, and the parties are NOT physically present.
We are located in Wayne, PA, but there is no office or storefront because this is a mobile or online service by appointment only.
No. Pennsylvania notaries who are not licensed attorneys are not authorized to provide legal advice of any kind. This means that I may not practice law, draft legal documents, interpret document content, or help with or provide advice on filling out documents. If you require legal assistance you will need to contact a duly licensed attorney.
I am a licensed, sworn, bonded and insured Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. My commission number is 1347371 and it expires on February 25, 2023. The main eligibility and qualification requirements to become a notary in Pennsylvania can be viewed at the PA Department of State.
Unfortunately, no. Under Pennsylvania law, the choice of notarial certificate must be made entirely by you. I can show you samples of some of the types of certificates available, but it must be you who decides which to apply.
In Pennsylvania, a notarial certificate is defined by the PA Department of State as “a statement indicating the type of notarial act performed, showing when, where and before whom the notarial act was completed”.
