When Should I Use a Mobile Notary?

Strong reasons to go mobile

• The signer cannot travel because of illness, surgery, disability or age.
• The signer is in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living community or correctional facility.
• Several family members or employees must sign together.
• You need an evening, weekend or same-day appointment.
• The package is long — loan documents, closings, multi-document estate files.
• You would otherwise take time off work to drive somewhere.

When a fixed location is fine

One document, one signer, flexible timing, and a nearby notary with posted hours. The travel fee simply is not buying you anything in that situation.

When online is better than mobile

If you are out of state, overseas, or need something done within the hour, remote online notarization removes travel altogether. Confirm first that whoever receives the document accepts an electronically notarized version, and that the act is permitted for your document.

Making the cost work

Bundle everything into one visit. A single travel fee covering four documents and three signers is usually the cheapest way to handle a family's paperwork.