Notary Public Services
Simple, Easy and Convenient
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Notarial Services
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Bilingual Notaries
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For a signer, whose identity has been verified, to declare to a Notary that they have willingly signed a document.
$15 per notarized signature
$15 per notarized signature
Jurat
For a signer to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of a document to a Notary or notarial officer.
$15 per notarized signature
$15 per notarized signature
Certified Copies of Power of Attorney
For certifying a copy of a power of attorney under Section 4307 of the Probate Code.
$15 per certified copy
$15 per certified copy
Depositions
$7 to Administer Oath
$7 per Certificate
$7 per Certificate
Copies of Journal Entry
30 ¢ per page
Apostille and Certifications
Document(s) are physically transported and presented to the California Secretary of State Sacramento Office then returned via USPS First Class Mail.
For one certification to the authenticity of the signature of the official
$125 Routine (3-4 Business Days)
$200 Rush (Next Business Day)
$250 Rush (Same Business Day)
Additional $50 fee for each additional authentication certificate for each different public signature to be authenticated (per apostille).
$125 Routine (3-4 Business Days)
$200 Rush (Next Business Day)
$250 Rush (Same Business Day)
Additional $50 fee for each additional authentication certificate for each different public signature to be authenticated (per apostille).
Crucial differences between a Notary and Notario
The "Noatrio" profession does not exist in the United States. A "Notario" is a highly trained legal professional in many Latin Countries. Notarios are similar to attorneys as they can provide legal advice and draft legal documents in their countries. The United States has state-commissioned officials who are title Notary Publics which witness signatures and administer notarial oaths. Notary Publics are strictly prohibited from providing legal advice or preparing or completing legal documents.
The National Notary Association (NNA) has a helpful handout “What Is A Notary Public” which explains the lawful role of U.S. Notaries and how it differs from that of Notarios.
The National Notary Association (NNA) has a helpful handout “What Is A Notary Public” which explains the lawful role of U.S. Notaries and how it differs from that of Notarios.
Bilingual Notaries
Our team of Notaries are bilingual Spanish speaking, professional and experienced. If you or your client does not speak English, then you will need a Bilingual Notary Public.
As Notary Publics we must determine if the signer is alert and that they are signing of their own volition (they are not signing under duress). We must also evaluate if the client is alert and aware that they are signing a document that may have an important legal impact. In doing so, the Notary must be able to communicate with the client. This is where a Bilingual Notary is crucial. If a Notary cannot communicate with the signer, then we are not able to determine the signers condition at the time of signing. Further, when required the Notary must administer the oath in the language the signer understands.
While not required, it is also helpful when the Notary can read documents written in a foreign language.
As Notary Publics we must determine if the signer is alert and that they are signing of their own volition (they are not signing under duress). We must also evaluate if the client is alert and aware that they are signing a document that may have an important legal impact. In doing so, the Notary must be able to communicate with the client. This is where a Bilingual Notary is crucial. If a Notary cannot communicate with the signer, then we are not able to determine the signers condition at the time of signing. Further, when required the Notary must administer the oath in the language the signer understands.
While not required, it is also helpful when the Notary can read documents written in a foreign language.
