What do I need to bring to my notarization?

Please bring the document(s) requiring notarization and a current, valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state-issued identification card, passport, or other acceptable identification. Please do not sign documents in advance if the document requires your signature to be witnessed by the notary. If you're unsure, wait until your appointment.

What forms of identification are accepted?

Generally, a current government-issued photo ID containing sufficient identifying information is required. Common examples include:

• Driver's license

• State-issued identification card

• U.S. passport

• Other qualifying government-issued identification

Identification requirements may vary depending on the notarization and circumstances.

Can you tell me which type of notarization I need?

I can explain the difference between common notarial acts, such as an acknowledgment and jurat, but I cannot select the type of notarization for you or provide legal advice. If the document does not specify the required notarial act and you are unsure, you may need to contact the document's issuing or receiving party.

Do you provide mobile notary services?

Yes. I provide mobile notary services throughout Houston and surrounding service areas. I can meet you at an agreed location, including your home, office, hospital, nursing facility, or other convenient location. Travel fees may apply based on location and appointment circumstances.

How much does a notarization cost?

Notarial fees are charged in accordance with Texas law. Mobile appointments may also include a separate travel/convenience fee, which will be disclosed before your appointment is confirmed. Contact me with your location, number of signers, and general document needs for a quote.

Do you provide loan signing services?

Yes. Loan signing services are available for eligible real-estate transactions and loan documents. As a Notary Signing Agent, my role is to professionally guide signers through the documents provided by the hiring company and properly complete required notarizations. Questions concerning loan terms, rates, fees, or changes to the transaction must be directed to the lender, title company, or appropriate closing professional.

Do you offer Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Remote Online Notarization allows eligible documents to be notarized online through an approved secure platform rather than meeting with me in person. You will need access to a compatible device with a camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection, and acceptable identification.

What do I need for a Remote Online Notarization?

For a RON appointment, be prepared to:

• Have your original, valid identification available and make sure it is clear, current, and undamaged.

• Complete the platform's required identity-verification process.

• Use a device with a working camera and microphone.

• Have a reliable internet connection.

• Be physically present on camera during the notarization.

*Depending on the RON platform, you may be able to pre-verify your identity before the appointment. Completing that step in advance can help prevent delays during your session.

Do not use a photocopy, screenshot, blurry image, or expired ID.

Can you notarize a document if I've already signed it?

Sometimes. It depends on the type of notarization required.

For an acknowledgment, a document may generally be signed before you appear before the notary because you are acknowledging that you executed the document. For a jurat, you must sign in the notary's presence after taking the required oath or affirmation. If you're unsure, the safest option is to wait to sign until your appointment.

Does everyone whose name appears on the document have to be present?

I can only notarize the signature of the individual who personally appears before me and satisfactorily establishes their identity. If multiple people need their signatures notarized, arrangements may sometimes be made for them to appear separately, depending on the document and notarial certificate.

Do you provide apostille services?

Yes. Apostille services are used for certain documents that will be presented in another country. I can assist with navigating the apostille process once this service becomes available. An apostille is not the same thing as a notarization, and requirements vary depending on the document and destination country.

Can you notarize wills, powers of attorney, affidavits and other legal documents?

I can notarize signatures on many types of documents when the requested notarization is permitted by Texas law and all requirements are met. However, as a notary public, I cannot provide legal advice, prepare legal documents, or tell you what your document should say unless separately authorized by law to do so.

Can you notarize documents at hospitals or nursing facilities?

Yes. Mobile appointments can be requested for hospitals, nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and similar locations. The signer must be able and willing to communicate with me and meet the requirements for the notarization. I must be satisfied that the signer is acting voluntarily and understands the nature of the transaction.

Can a family member schedule an appointment for someone else?

Yes. A family member, attorney, facility representative, or other person may contact me to arrange the appointment. However, the actual signer must personally appear before me for the notarization and meet all applicable identification and other requirements.

Is my appointment confirmed when I submit the online form?

No. Submitting an appointment request does not automatically confirm your appointment. I will contact you to confirm availability, location, pricing, service requirements, and appointment details.

What information should I provide when requesting an appointment?

Please provide:

• Type of document or general purpose

• Number of signers

• Number of documents requiring notarization

• Preferred date and time

• ZIP code/location

• Whether the appointment is at a hospital, nursing facility, business, residence, or other location

• Any special circumstances I should know about

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords, or other sensitive personal information through the website.

Can you refuse to notarize a document?

Yes. A notarization may be declined when legal or procedural requirements cannot be satisfied—for example, if satisfactory identification cannot be established, the signer is not personally present when required, the signer appears unwilling or unable to communicate appropriately, or the requested act cannot lawfully be performed.