FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No. We are not attorneys. The law prevents us from giving legal advice and drafting legal documents. See our disclosure at the bottom of our webpage.

  • We accept any current, non-expired U.S. government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID, and state-issued ID cards.

  • Each state has its own rules, regulations, and requirements for the stamps and seals used by notaries. Please fill out the form on our Contact Us page to find the state-specific information you need.

  • Our fees will vary based on which services you require. Please find and use our Contact Us page to receive a quote and schedule a signing with a trusted notary.

  • The short answer? Yes, we offer services at closings for real estate properties, commercial properties, and personal properties. We also help with other services, like loan closings, that you can find on Our Services tab.

  • Yes, we can! We are certified to officiate weddings. We can even notarize your marriage license.

    These are best for elopements, simple ceremonies, and non-denominational weddings, but we are always willing to help you to get married anywhere you’d like: in the park, at home, on the beach, in a forest preserve, even a public library!

    We are LGBTQ+ friendly, and believe that everyone has the right to marry their forever person.

  • Great question! We service the state of Illinois. We are local to the south suburbs of Chicago and can travel to you anywhere in the state of Illinois, for a fee, of course.

Fees & Payment Policy

  • Accepted payment methods include cash, card, Zelle, electronic transfer, or approved invoicing.

  • Appointment Cancellations: If an appointment is canceled after documents have been printed or after the notary public has departed for the appointment location, applicable print and travel fees remain due.

  • Late Appointments: If the appointment is delayed more than 15 minutes without notice, the client may incur additional wait-time charges.

  • Appointment Deposit Policy: Travel fees are collected at the time of booking and are non-refundable once travel has begun.

  • Appointments requested outside standard business hours (Business hours are Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-12pm) may incur an emergency convenience fee.

  • Completed signing appointments are billable regardless of loan funding status.

  • Certain services may require identity verification before notarization can proceed.

  • Full payments are due upfront for any services outlined on our Services page.

    A non-refundable travel deposit is required for mobile appointments.

    Travel fees are collected at the time of booking and are non-refundable once travel has begun.

  • If an appointment is canceled after documents have been printed or after the notary has departed for the appointment location, applicable print and travel fees remain due.

    • Cancel before travel → no charge or partial fee

    • Cancel after travel begins → travel fee owed

    • Documents printed → print fee owed

    • Signing completed → full fee owed

    • Cash

    • Zelle

    • Venmo

    • Cashapp

    • Credit Card/Debit Card

    • ACH

    • Certified Funds for large invoices

  • Item description

  • In Illinois, notary fees are regulated, but travel fees may apply according to the following:

    • mileage rate

    • minimum travel fee

    • toll responsibility

    • parking reimbursement

    • after-hours surcharge

    Mobile travel fees are quoted separately from notarization fees and must be agreed upon prior to appointment confirmation.

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