Frequently Asked Questions

Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, state ID, or military ID) and the unsigned documents you need notarized. Do not sign the documents beforehand — I must witness your signature in person or via secure video for RON.

No. Florida law requires the signer to personally appear before the notary — either physically (mobile notary) or via real-time audio-visual technology (RON). I cannot notarize a document signed by someone who isn't present.

RON lets you get documents notarized entirely online through a secure, Florida-compliant video platform. You'll verify your identity through knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and a photo of your ID, then we connect on video for me to witness your signature and apply my electronic seal. It's available to signers physically located in Florida and is a convenient alternative to in-person appointments.

An Apostille is a certificate issued by the Florida Department of State that authenticates a notarized document for use in foreign countries that are members of the Hague Convention. You typically need one for birth certificates, marriage licenses, diplomas, background checks, or powers of attorney being used abroad. I'll notarize your document and guide you through the Apostille process.

Under Florida law (F.S. §117.05), a notary may charge up to $10.00 per notarial act. Mobile visits add a travel fee based on distance ($20–$50+), RON seals are $25.00 each, and specialty services like loan signings have their own rates. All fees are disclosed and agreed upon before service. View my full fee schedule for details.

Yes — same-day appointments are often available, and I accommodate evenings and weekends by request. A surcharge applies for evening (after 6:30 PM), early morning (before 9 AM), and weekend appointments. Contact me to check availability.

I serve Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. Travel fees are tiered by distance: $20 for 0–10 miles, $35 for 11–20 miles, $50 for 21–35 miles, and custom quotes for 35+ miles. There's no travel fee if we meet at my designated location by appointment.

A loan signing agent is a notary who specializes in executing real estate loan documents. I handle buyer/seller closing packages ($150), refinance packages ($150), HELOCs ($125), reverse mortgages ($175), seller-only packages ($100), and structured settlements ($150). Loan signing fees are typically paid by the signing service or title company.

Yes. I carry an active Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance policy, which protects you in the unlikely event of a notarial error. I also maintain a clear background check through the National Notary Association (NNA).

I accept cash, check, credit/debit card, Zelle, and Cash App. Payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Loan signing fees are typically paid by the signing service or title company rather than by the signer directly.