How Do I Get a Document Notarized Near Long Beach California?
 

In the State of California any signer wishing to have a document Notarized must provide one of the following Government issued photo identifications that is current or not expired more than 3 years;

- DMV Issued Driver's License, ID Card, Learner's Permit, or Provisional Driver's License
- US Passport or an officially recognized passport of a foreign country
- Tribal ID Card
- US Government ID that contains a Picture and Signature
- US Military ID Card
-- Please note in case by which Military ID's must be photocopied to accompany a Notarized document that it is illegal to copy Military IDs for the Notary and for the Signer. (See Defense.gov)

If a signer is not ablet to produce one of these forms of ID the signer may also produce a Credible Witness with this approved identification who will take a sworn oath that the signer is who they say they are. 

 

California permits individuals who reside in an assisted living facility or nursing home to present an expired United States Passport Book, expired United States Passport Card, expired foreign passport, or expired state-issued driver's license or state-issued identification card for identification, provided that the expiration of such document occurred within five years of the date of use for identification purposes.

The signer of the document must be coherent, understand the document, and willing to sign the document in front of the Notary with no guidance from any exterior parties or forces. 

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What Types of Documents Can Be Notarized in Long Beach California?
 

You may have any document you wish Notarized in the State of California, however, there are certain documents such as vital records (like Birth and Death Certificates) that must be notarized by the governing agency that issues them. You may always check with your Notary prior to presenting the document to be notarized if the document can be notarized. 

The most common types of documents requested to be notarized are Affidavits, Car Titles, Financial Power of Attorney Forms, Lien Release Forms, Loan Documents, Medical Power of Attorney Forms, Minor Consent to Travel Forms, Real Estate Documents, Trust Documents or Documentation, Power of Attorney Forms, Wills, and more!

The signer of the document must be coherent, understand the document, and willing to sign the document in front of the Notary with no guidance from any exterior parties or forces. 

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Where Can I Have a Document Notarized Near Long Beach California?

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Very few places offer Notary Services anymore within the State of California. Most Notaries offer Mobile Notary Services by which they travel to their clients. Mobile Notaries may travel to your home, place of work/business, hospitals, jails, senior care facilities, rehab centers, churches, local restaurants or coffee shops. Mobile Notaries Public can generally meet you anywhere you wish. 

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How Much Does It Cost to Have a Document Notarized in Long Beach California?

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A Notary Public in the State of California may charge a fee of $5 per notarial act, or notarial stamp, per person. A Mobile Notary public may charge additional and separate travel fees for mileage, time, parking, etc. to meet the signer ad a time and place of their convenience. A schedule of fees must be agreed upon with the signer before notarization.

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How Old Do I Have to Be to Get Documents Notarized in Long Beach California?

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A minor may get documents notarized in California, but they must provide acceptable ID just as an adult would. Minors must also personally appear, be able to comprehend the document, and be willing to sign.

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Can a Notary Public in Long Beach California Prepare Legal Documents?

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No. If a Notary public is not an attorney, they may not prepare legal documents or provide legal advice, guidance, or counsel. Also a Notary Public may not advice on the type of notarial certificate to be used on a document.