Home Notary Guide
Can a Notary Come to My Home? Yes . Heres How Home Notary Visits Work
Yes . this is the entire point of mobile notary services. A licensed notary travels to your home, verifies your identity, witnesses your signature, and notarizes your document . all at your kitchen table, in your living room, or wherever is most convenient. Southeast Signing Service provides home notary visits nationwide, including same-day dispatch in our established markets.
Why People Choose Home Notary Visits
The reasons are as varied as our clients, but the most common ones include:
- You cant leave home: Mobility issues, lack of transportation, caring for small children, recovering from surgery or illness . the reasons you cant get to a notary office are personal and we dont question them. We come to you.
- Youre busy: Between work, family, and everything else, carving out two hours to visit a notary during business hours isnt realistic. A mobile notary works around your schedule . evenings, weekends, whenever youre home.
- Privacy and comfort: Some documents are personal . estate plans, powers of attorney, medical directives. Signing them in your own home, in private, feels right. No waiting room, no strangers overhearing, no rush.
- Multiple signers in one place: Getting everyone to a notary office at the same time is a logistical headache. A mobile notary comes to wherever your family is gathered . your home . and notarizes everyones signatures in one visit.
How a Home Notary Visit Works
Schedule Your Visit
Call Southeast Signing Service or book online. Tell us your address, what document you need notarized, and when you want us there. Same-day appointments are often available.
Have Your ID and Document Ready
Youll need a valid government-issued photo ID . drivers license, passport, military ID, or state ID card. Have the document printed and ready . do NOT sign it before the notary arrives. The signature must happen in the notarys presence.
The Notary Arrives
Our notary arrives at your home at the scheduled time. Theyll introduce themselves, verify your ID, and confirm that you understand the document youre signing and are doing so willingly.
You Sign, They Stamp
You sign the document in the notarys presence. The notary completes the notarial certificate, applies their seal, and records the notarization in their journal. The entire visit typically takes 10-15 minutes for a single document.
What You Need for a Home Notary Visit
- Valid government-issued photo ID. Drivers license, passport, military ID, or state ID. Expired IDs cannot be accepted.
- The unsigned document. Print it before the notary arrives. The document must be complete . blank forms with missing information cant be notarized.
- Any required witnesses. If your document requires witnesses in addition to notarization, arrange for them to be present. The notary cannot serve as both the notary and a witness on the same document.
- Payment. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Payment is collected at the time of service.
Is It Safe to Have a Notary Come to My Home?
Every Southeast Signing Service notary is background-checked, licensed by their state (Georgia or Florida), and carries errors and omissions insurance. They arrive in a marked vehicle or professional attire and conduct themselves professionally throughout the visit. The notarization typically takes place at a kitchen table, desk, or other common area . you decide where in your home youre most comfortable. The notarys only role is to witness your signature and complete the notarization; they do not review your home, ask personal questions beyond whats needed for the notarization, or stay longer than necessary.
What It Costs
A standard home notary visit during business hours in a metro area typically costs $35-$60 total for a single document . travel fee plus the state-regulated per-signature notarization fee. Evening and weekend visits cost slightly more. The exact quote depends on your location; we provide it upfront before dispatch.