~ Things to know ~

Thank you for your interest in my notary service! 

Please read details below to find out how my Mobile Notary Service works.​​​​​​

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CONTACTING ME:

You can contact me three ways:

• "Chat" by clicking on the        button

• Message me via Contact Me option

• Text and Voicemail at 352-363-3899

• Email k.shields.mobile.notary@gmail.com

 My goal is to reply back as soon as possible (before the end of the next business day).

*Click here for list of scheduled out of office dates.

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HOW MY NOTARIZATIONS WORK:

• Contact me to set up a date, time, & place. I try to respond before the end of the next business day.

• I will travel to one of my Select Locations to meet you. (Contact me to approve another public place.)​

• I need to physically meet each person signing.

• Travel Fees may still be charged even if notarization has to be rescheduled or canceled or signer lacks proper ID, preventing me from completing the notarization.

• Each signer needs to have a valid government ID, containing a photo and signature. They also need to be competent, know what is going on, and sign voluntarily. ​​​​

• You will need to provide the complete document (all pages). This includes a page or section that has the notary wording and section for me to notarize. If you do not have this, please contact your lawyer or go back to the source you received your document from. (I am not legally able to provide a form or advise you which form to use.)

 

​​​​​​​​I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE NOTARIZATION IF THE SIGNER...

• doe not have proper identification
• is under duress

• does not read or write in the language of the documents

• Is mentally infirm ​​​​​

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FEES:​

• $20 Initial Fee convenience that covers the first notarized signature & mileage fee Travel fee is separate from the standard notarial fees and is not mandated by state law.

• Please see my Pricing page for additional information along with pricing information.

  • Payment methods I accept are cash, Venmo, or PayPal.

  • My minimum charge is $20.. (Some local mobile notaries charge a $45 minimum.)

• The $20 minimum charge is an Initial Fee convenience that covers the first notarized signature and meeting you at one of my Select Locations. In Washington State, travel Fees are not mandated by law, but I am allowed to charge a fee. (State allows $25 travel fee plus milage, but I try to keep my services more affordable.)

• Additional fees may apply. Please see my "Pricing" page for additional pricing information.

• Payment methods I accept are Cash, Venmo, or Apple Pay. (I am only able to accept exact cash.)​​

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NOTARY'S ROLE:

• A Notary Public is a Licensed State Official who ensures that a signature is authentic.

• As a Notary, I identify signers and notarize their signatures.

• Here is a short list of some things I am NOT able to do:

  • Prepare any documents, such as a Will or Power of Attorney.

  • Provide advice on (or provide page for) Notary Signature and Stamp. You will need to provide this as a part of the documents you are needing me to notarize.

  • Guarantee that a document provided by a client will function as intended in Court.

  • Provide advise for legal course of action. If you want to get this kind of advice, you need to contact a lawyer.

  • Notarize legal documents that are from outside the state of Washington. ​​

  • Notarize certain types of documents... such as loan documents.

  • I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.

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MY CREDENTIALS:

• I am licensed in Washington State.

• I am bonded in Washington State.

• I carry an insurance policy against errors

• I am a credentialed professional Notary with the National Notary Association.

• I have been licensed and notarizing documents since 2017.

• I use the National Notary Society to stay current on state laws & help ensure notarizations are accurate.

• I have had a criminal background check performed by Washington State

• I stay current on all applicable state laws and ensure that my notarizations are 100% accurate.

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KNOW YOUR ALTERNATIVES:

I understand that my service may not be what you need. You may also be able to have notarizations performed at:

• a bank

• a credit union

• the UPS store

• by an Attorney

• Other options may be available that are not listed here.

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