Frequently Asked Questions

A Notary Public is a state-commissioned official who verifies identities, witnesses signatures, and helps prevent fraud during the signing of important documents. A Signing Agent, also known as a Loan Signing Agent, is a notary with specialized training to handle real estate and loan document signings—ensuring that mortgage documents are correctly signed, dated, and notarized. An Apostille, on the other hand, is not a person—it's a form of authentication issued by the state or federal government that certifies the validity of a document for use in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

In short:

• A Notary witnesses and notarizes signatures.
• A Signing Agent is a notary who handles loan and real estate closings.
• An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates documents for international use.

Acceptable forms of identification include a valid driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo ID that is current or issued within the past 5 years.

Yes, every individual whose signature needs to be notarized must be physically present during the appointment and provide valid ID.

We notarize various documents including Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, Closing Disclosures, Loan Applications, and more.

Common documents include birth and marriage certificates, power of attorney, school diplomas, FBI background checks, and notarized documents.

We specialize in apostille services for documents originating in our home state, but can also coordinate multi-state services for documents issued elsewhere.

No, you do not need to be present. You can ship or drop off your documents, and we’ll handle the process on your behalf.

You provide the original document or a certified copy, we verify its eligibility, submit it to the appropriate state or federal agency, and return it to you once the apostille is issued.

Fees depend on the type and quantity of documents, state processing fees, and any expedited or mailing services. We provide transparent quotes before starting.