Frequently asked questions

An unexpired government-issued photo ID for every signer (driver's license, state ID, or passport), the complete document left unsigned, and any witnesses your document requires.

Yes. We regularly visit hospitals, rehab centers and assisted-living facilities. The signer must be alert, able to communicate, and willing to sign, and must have acceptable ID.

Your quote combines the notarial fee permitted under New Jersey law with a travel and service fee based on distance, time and number of signers. You'll know the full price before we come.

Same-day appointments are often available, including evenings and weekends. The sooner you reach out, the better the chances.

No. Notaries who aren't attorneys can't give legal advice or choose documents for you. Please get the correct form from the agency or your attorney first — then we'll gladly notarize it.

No — please wait. You'll sign in front of the notary. If it's already signed, you may need to sign again or acknowledge your signature in person, depending on the certificate.

Notaries can't notarize or certify copies of vital records such as birth, death or marriage certificates. Certified copies come from the issuing office. We can, however, translate those records and notarize the translator's certification.

We can notarize the self-proving affidavit that often accompanies a will, as long as the will was prepared by you or your attorney and the required witnesses are present.

In New Jersey, apostilles are issued by the Department of the Treasury. We can notarize your document so it's ready to submit for an apostille.

USCIS requires a full English translation with the translator's certification that it's complete and accurate and that the translator is competent to translate. Our certified translations include exactly that.

Usually not for USCIS. Some schools, consulates and agencies do ask for it. Let us know where you'll submit the document and we'll include notarization if needed.

Most standard documents such as certificates are ready in 1–2 business days. Longer or complex documents are quoted individually. Rush service may be available.

Yes — clear photos or scans of every page are all we need to quote and translate.

Both. Most signings are scheduled by a title company, lender or signing service, but borrowers are welcome to contact us too.

We can explain where to sign and what each document is called, but questions about rates, terms or fees must go to your lender or attorney.