General Notary
Single-document notarization, done right.
Affidavits, contracts, sworn statements, certified copies, vehicle titles, parental consent forms, and the everyday documents that need a notary’s seal. Mobile across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, with the time and attention each document deserves.
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When You Need More
More attention than a counter notary can give it.
A notary’s job sounds simple — verify identity, witness a signature, apply the seal — and for routine documents at a counter, that’s most of what’s needed. But not every document is routine. Some need to be signed in a hospital, a workplace conference room, or a kitchen table on a Saturday afternoon. Some have unusual notarial certificates, multiple signers, or instructions that require careful reading. Some involve an elderly relative who needs the appointment to move at their pace, not at the speed of a lunchtime walk-in.
Mobile notarization is for the documents that need that attention. The appointment comes to you, the time is yours, the document gets read and verified before anything is signed, and the journal entry is logged correctly so the record holds up if anyone asks about it later.
Documents Handled
Categories of documents notarized regularly.
Most documents fall into one of these groups. If yours doesn’t appear here, it likely fits anyway — single-document notarization covers nearly everything outside of loan signings, estate packages, apostille handling, and I-9 verifications, which have their own dedicated services.
Personal documents
Affidavits and sworn statements, parental consent forms, school enrollment documents, name change paperwork, and personal declarations.
Legal documents
Contracts and contract addendums, settlement agreements, releases, court declarations, and acknowledgments for filing in legal proceedings.
Business documents
Corporate resolutions, operating agreement amendments, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and certifications of business records.
Real estate & property
Quitclaim deeds, gift deeds, lease agreements, lease modifications, lien releases, and rental property declarations. (Loan signings have their own dedicated service.)
Vehicle & title transfers
Texas vehicle title transfers, bills of sale, odometer disclosures, lien releases for vehicles, and Form VTR-130 notarization.
Certified copies & verifications
Copy certifications for non-recordable documents, verification of fact, oaths and affirmations administered, and protests for negotiable instruments.
What to Expect
A 20-minute appointment, done right.
Most general notarization appointments take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the document and how many signatures are involved. You’ll need a current government-issued photo ID — driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID — and the document itself, unsigned. Don’t sign before the appointment; the notary needs to witness the signature.
If your document needs witnesses in addition to a notary, mention that when booking — Texas requires disinterested witnesses for certain documents, and arranging this in advance is much easier than improvising at the appointment. If you’re not sure whether your document needs witnesses, send the form name when booking and I’ll check.
Mobile service comes to your home, office, hospital room, coffee shop, or wherever the appointment makes sense. Public locations are fine; the only requirement is a flat surface and reasonable quiet.
Pricing
Transparent fee structure.
General notarization is priced as a base mobile fee plus the per-act fee set by Texas statute. Total cost confirmed in writing before the appointment, with no surprises at the table.
Base Mobile Fee
$55
Covers the appointment and travel within the primary service area (15 miles of Garland 75040).
Per Notarial Act
$6
Texas statutory maximum, charged per signature notarized. Most documents require one or two acts.
Travel (if applicable)
$2/mi
Beyond the 15-mile primary service area, mileage is charged round-trip from Garland 75040.
Example: A single-document appointment in Richardson with one signature works out to $65 total ($55 + $10). Two signatures on the same document, $66 ($55 + $10 + $1 additional signature). Same-day rush appointments add $50 to the total. See full fee schedule.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about general notarization.
What ID do I need?
A current, unexpired government-issued photo ID. Texas driver’s license, US passport, US passport card, military ID, or state ID card all work. The ID must show your photograph, signature, and physical description. If you don’t have one of these, there are alternative paths through credible witnesses — call before booking and we’ll figure out what works.
Can I sign the document before the appointment?
No. Texas notarial law requires the signer to sign in the notary’s presence for most acknowledgments and jurats. If the document is already signed, the notary can usually have you re-sign or initial in their presence to satisfy the requirement, but it’s cleaner to leave the signature line blank until the appointment.
Can you notarize a document for me to sign in front of someone else later?
No. A notary’s job is to witness the signature, not to pre-stamp a blank document. If your situation requires the document to be signed elsewhere — for example, in front of a court clerk — what you need is probably a different kind of acknowledgment or a different process entirely. Send the document name when booking and we’ll sort out what’s actually needed.
My document is in Spanish (or another language). Can you still notarize it?
Yes, with one important condition: the notary doesn’t need to read the document, but the signer does need to understand what they’re signing. If the signer reads English well enough to confirm understanding of the document, the notarization can proceed normally. If not, the appointment may need a qualified interpreter present. Mention the language when booking.
Can you notarize an I-9 form?
No — and no notary in Texas can. Form I-9 is a federal employment verification form that requires a designated authorized representative, not a notarial act. I do offer I-9 verification as an authorized representative, which is a separate service from notarization. Learn more about I-9 verification.
Schedule when it works for you.
Most appointments scheduled within two business days, often same-week.
Have an unusual situation or need a custom quote? Send a few details and I’ll respond within a business day.
