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What is a Real Estate Notary?

If you're a buyer, seller, investor, agent, broker, lender, title or escrow company, or real estate attorney in the process of any of the following transactions for commercial or residential real estate:

  • Mortgage Loan
  • Refinance
  • Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
  • Cash Purchase
  • Seller's Package
  • For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
  • Reverse Mortgage
  • Commercial Property
  • New Construction
  • Investment Property

then you will need a Real Estate Notary to close your deal.


A Real Estate Notary (also known as a “Signing Agent” or "Loan Signing Agent") is a special kind of mobile notary hired to assist the parties involved in a real estate transaction with completing the transaction, including meeting with them at a convenient time and place to sign and notarize the associated documents.

Why do you need a Real Estate Notary?

Real estate closings are important occasions where the payment of very large sums of money and the permanent transfer of ownership of valuable real property are finalized. 


It is absolutely critical that each of the documents involved be correctly prepared, thoroughly reviewed, and then properly signed, witnessed, notarized, and recorded, as the need may be, so that the transaction will be valid.


Real estate closings used to only take place at the office of a settlement agent, a title company, an escrow company, or an attorney, depending on the transaction and state requirements.


However, as people's life, work, and travel schedules have become increasingly more hectic, and with the increasing health concerns related to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, more and more signers are finding it inconvenient, undesirable, and even unsafe to go to an actual location for these closings.


A Real Estate Notary is a great option for signers because the mobility makes closing real estate transactions convenient, flexible, and comfortable. 

 

Also, because they have often received special training and can do more than just notarize, a Real Estate Notary can help make the closing workflow more streamlined, efficient, flexible, and cost-effective for real estate professionals and title companies.


That's what we do.

What will the Real Estate Notary do at the closing?

Here are just a few of the valuable services a Real Estate Notary typically provides for a closing:

  • Coordinating and confirming with the signer the time and location for the closing, and arranging to bring witnesses, if necessary.
  • Printing copies of the closing documents on the correct paper size and format, and bringing the document package to the closing.
  • Proofreading the documents to ensure that they are accurately dated, and that the correct, properly-spelled names for all of the signers are included in each of the documents, especially the most critical ones.
  • Making the signer feel comfortable by providing a general explanation of each document, showing them where and how to properly sign, initial, and date it, and notarizing the documents that require it.
  • Collecting closing funds, copies of identification, and outstanding document requirements.
  • Scanning the signed and notarized originals and emailing an electronic copy to the appropriate party for quality assurance and processing.
  • Shipping or hand-delivering the original documents to the appropriate party before the closing deadline.

What Real Estate Notary services can we provide for...

Individuals?

Our notaries can meet you at virtually any safe location, such as your home, a medical facility, or a public place. After-hours, weekend, and emergency appointments can be accommodated. 


Helpful add-on services, such as printing, copying, scanning, shipping, and courier delivery are available. We can also provide witnesses if your documents require them.

Attorneys?

We provide nationwide access to notary, signing agent, and apostille services for you and your clients. Services can provided either at your office or at a location convenient for your client.  


Our secure website and client portal make it easy to coordinate and track assignments, and can simplify and improve your workflow.

Real Estate Professionals?

For real estate brokers, agents, and investors, we provide nationwide access to a full suite of notary, remote closing, and photo inspection services to help you streamline your workflow, close more deals faster,  and make it convenient for your clients to do business with you. 


Our secure website and client portal makes scheduling, coordinating, and tracking your assignments quick, easy, and convenient.

Title Companies? 

For title companies, we provide nationwide access to a full suite of remote closing and signing agent services to help you streamline your workflow, close more deals faster, and make it convenient for your clients to do business with you. 


Our secure website and client portal makes scheduling, coordinating, and tracking your assignments quick, easy, and convenient.

What locations can we send a Real Estate Notary to?

We can send a Real Estate Notary to meet you, your family member, or your client at virtually any safe location.  Below is a list of some the most common locations our clients ask for us to send a notary.


Click on the name of the location in the chart below for helpful tips you'll need to know if you're planning to schedule for a Real Estate Notary to meet you (or someone else) there.

Residence

Our notaries will gladly meet you, your family member, or your client at a private residence, as long as it is safe and easily accessible.

Secured Access:
If you live in a gated community or secured apartment building, please be sure to provide us with the necessary access codes or visitor clearance so that the notary can reach you.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, your parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Pets:
Pets are okay, as long as they are under control and don't bite. 

COVID-19:
For your protection, we will be happy to wear a mask, or provide services outside where it is safe and reasonable to do so.

Commercial

Our notaries will gladly meet you, your employees, or your clients at an office or commercial space.


Secured Access:
If your office is in a secured building or office park, or if the appointment will take place outside of normal business hours, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or visitor clearance so that the notary can reach you.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, your parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Public Space

To provide a safe experience, our notaries will gladly meet you, your loved one, or your client in a public space, such as a coffee shop, library, or outside a public building, as long as it is easily accessible.


Address:

You must provide a location with a full physical address.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, a parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Hospital 

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for people who are hospitalized and need to have important documents finalized quickly.


Our notaries will be happy to meet with you, your loved one, or your client in a hospital, as long as doing so will will not compromise their health.

Visitor Hours:
Please be sure to schedule your appointment during the hours where the hospital allows visitors.  


If special provisions are required for after-hours emergency visits, please make the necessary arrangements with the appropriate hospital personnel before the appointment.


Mental or Physical Challenges:

State law requires the notary to verify that the person signing is mentally aware of what they are doing, intend to do so, and are competent to do so. If this is not the case, the document cannot be notarized.

In situations where the signer is mentally competent but not physically able to sign the document, that person may, in front of the notary give permission for another person to physically sign the document for them.


That person must be someone other than the notary or one of the witnesses. They cannot be related to the signer, and they cannot benefit from any of the document's provisions. Please note that permission to physically sign a document does not constitute power of attorney.


Witnesses:
The state usually requires documents such as power of attorney, wills, and trusts to be signed in front of a notary and two witnesses who are not related to the signer, and who won't benefit from the document's provisions, in order to be valid.


In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.
 
Please note that hospitals will generally not provide a notary or witnesses for your documents due to liability concerns, so you may need to arrange for witnesses. As an add-on service, we can provide witnesses for you.

Law Firm

Often, your attorney will also be a commissioned notary, or the firm will have a notary on staff. If not, our notaries will gladly meet you, your loved one, or your client at a law firm to assist you.

Secured Access:
If the office is in a secured building or office park, or if the appointment will take place outside of normal business hours, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or visitor clearance so that the notary can reach you.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, your parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Hotel

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for people who need to have important documents finalized while traveling.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you at your hotel, as long as it is safe and accessible.  

Secured Access:
If your hotel is in a secured building, or if the appointment will take place outside of normal business hours, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or visitor clearance so that the notary can reach you.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, the hotel's parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Airport

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for people who need to have important documents finalized while traveling.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you at the airport, as long as it is safe and accessible.  

Secured Access:
An airport will usually limit access for non-fliers to non-secure areas inside the airport, and won't allow parking or extended stopping directly outside.  


Please schedule for - and be prepared to meet - your notary in a section of the airport where they will have access to assist you.


Parking:  
Please let us know if there are special requirements for, or limited access to, the airport's parking garage or designated spaces. Parking fees can be conveniently added to your invoice.

Nursing Home

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for elderly clients who may be unable to travel easily to get important documents finalized.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you or your loved one at a nursing facility, as long as it is safe and accessible.  


Identification:
Many of our seniors clients discover that all of their available forms of identification have expired, either because they no longer drive or because of service interruptions related to the COVID pandemic.


Please be aware that without a valid, unexpired, government-issued form of picture identification, we will not be able to provide service.


Secured Access:
If the nursing home is in a secured building that restricts access for general visitors, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or arrange for visitor clearance so that the notary can assist.


COVID-19:
For your protection, we will be happy to wear a mask, or provide services outside where it is safe and reasonable to do so.

Assisted Living Facility

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for older clients who may be unable to travel easily to get important documents finalized.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you or your loved one at an assisted living facility, as long as it is safe and accessible.  


Identification:
Many of our seniors discover that all of their available forms of identification have expired, either because they no longer drive or because of service interruptions related to the COVID pandemic.


Please be aware that without a valid, unexpired, government-issued form of picture identification, we will not be able to provide service.


Secured Access:
If the assisted living facility is in a secured building that restricts access for general visitors, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or arrange for visitor clearance so that the notary can assist.


COVID-19:
For your protection, we will be happy to wear a mask, or provide services outside where it is safe and reasonable to do so.

Retirement Community

A mobile notary is a particularly convenient solution for older clients who may be unable to travel easily to get important documents finalized.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you or your loved one at a retirement community facility, as long as it is safe and accessible.  


Identification:
Many of our seniors discover that all of their available forms of identification have expired, either because they no longer drive or because of service interruptions related to the COVID pandemic.


Please be aware that without a valid, unexpired, government-issued form of picture identification, we will not be able to provide service.


Secured Access:
If the retirement community facility is in a secured building that restricts access for general visitors, please be sure to provide the necessary access codes or arrange for visitor clearance so that the notary can assist.


COVID-19:
For your protection, we will be happy to wear a mask, or provide services outside where it is safe and reasonable to do so.

Correctional Facility

Simply put, we serve everyone.


Our notaries will gladly meet with you, your loved one, or your client at a correctional facility, as long as it is safe and accessible.  


Identification:

Please be aware that state law requires the notary to physically examine an original, valid, unexpired, government-issued form of identification, in order to verify the signer's identity.  


We understand that this may be a particular challenge for incarcerated individuals, since their identification may have been confiscated.


As a possible alternative, if allowed by the laws of the state and the policy of the facility, two credible witnesses who know the signer personally (such as relatives, friends, or the signer's attorney) may be used to identify them.


Secured Access:
Please be sure to arrange for visitor clearance prior to the appointment. so that the notary can assist.

What kind of transactions can we provide a Real Estate Notary for?

We can help you finalize virtually any kind of residential or commercial real estate transaction. Below is a chart listing some of the transactions our clients most commonly ask us to assist them with. Click on the name of the transaction to learn a little more about what it is and what the notarization process entails.

Mortgage Loan

A Mortgage Loan is a common real estate transaction where a financial institution (the “lender”) loans money to an individual (the “borrower”), typically to purchase a residential property. 


The loan is secured by the property, so if the borrower fails to pay, the lender will sell the property (“foreclose”) to pay off the loan.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the lender and the borrower. They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner.


At the Mortgage Loan closing, the documents will be finalized that will secure the mortgage loan, initiate the payment of funds to the seller, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner.


A notary will verify the identity of the signer(s), witness their signatures on the closing documents, and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Mortgage or Deed of Trust, to  also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid.


Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements. As an add-on service, we can provide witnesses for you.

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.


Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Mortgage Loan closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Refinance

A Refinance is a real estate transaction where a financial institution (the “lender”) loans money to an individual (the “borrower”) to pay off an existing loan on a property.


Refinancing is an attractive option for many homeowners because it gives them the opportunity to 

  • Take advantage of lower interest rates
  • Adjust the loan terms and monthly payments
  • Consolidate other debts
  • Cash out some of the property’s equity

Like the old loan, the new loan is secured by the property, so if the borrower fails to pay, the lender will sell the property (“foreclose”) to pay off the loan.

A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the lender and the borrower. They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, ensure that title to the property is properly transferred.

At the Refinance closing, documents will be finalized that will secure the new loan, initiate payoff of the old loan, and effect the recording of the lien for the new loan with the Register of Deeds, as well as notice that the old loan has been satisfied.

A notary will verify the identity of the signer(s), witness their signatures on the closing documents, and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.

Some states may require certain documents such as the Mortgage or Deed of Trust, to  also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements.


In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.


Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Refinance closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses. 


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a type of loan where a financial institution (the “lender”) extends a flexible credit account to a homeowner (the “borrower”) based on the sale value of their home.


HELOCs are an attractive option for many homeowners because the interest rates are generally lower than other types of credit lines, such as credit cards.


Unlike a fixed loan that requires borrowing a specific lump sum for a relatively short term, the HELOC gives the homeowner the option to borrow smaller amounts, pay back over a longer period of time, and borrow again if they want to. Many homeowner use HELOCs to

  • Remodel or upgrade the home
  • Pay for major expenses
  • Consolidate other debts
  • Buy other properties or assets
  • Start a new business

Usually, the HELOC will have a fixed number of years that funds can be borrowed from it (the “draw period”), during which only interest must be paid. After that, the borrower must start paying back the principal as well.


Just like a mortgage loan, the HELOC is secured by the property, so if the borrower fails to pay, the lender will sell the property (“foreclose”) to pay the remaining balance.


At the HELOC closing, documents will be finalized that will secure the new loan and effect the recording of the lien for the HELOC with the Register of Deeds.


A notary will verify the identity of the signer(s), witness their signatures on the closing documents, and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Mortgage or Deed of Trust, to  also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.


Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your HELOC closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Cash Purchase

A Cash Purchase is a real estate transaction in which the buyer pays for the property in full with cash. This can be ideal for both buyers and sellers.


The buyer is usually able to negotiate a lower price or bypass other potential buyers waiting to get funding.  


Plus, the buyer will own the property outright and won’t have to pay interest on a mortgage loan over many years.


The seller is able to sell the property quickly without having to wait for the buyer to go through the process of getting a loan. 


The process and closing for a cash purchase is similar to other real estate transactions, except there is no lender, no loan documents, and no liens.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the buyer and the seller. They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and record documents transferring title to the property to the buyer with the Register of Deeds.


At the closing, documents will be finalized that will effect the transfer of title to the property. 


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


The buyer will provide the funds to settle the payment of the purchase price of the property. Once the closing is complete, the buyer will assume possession of the property.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Quit Claim Deed, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out our state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Cash Purchase closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Seller's Package

A Seller's Package is a set of documents that the seller of a property must provide to the buyer. The package typically includes the deed to the property, a title search, and any disclosures required by state law.


The Seller's Package must be provided to the buyer before closing. The notary public will need to witness the signing of the deed by the seller and notarize it.


Some states may require certain documents, such as the Deed or Bill of Sale, to be signed in front of one or more witnesses unrelated to the signer to be valid. Please consult your attorney or title company to determine your state’s requirements.


Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Seller's Package signing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

A For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is a real estate transaction in which the seller does not use an agent or broker. This kind of transaction provides some advantages to the seller, but it also carries some risks. 


By not using a real estate agent the seller avoids paying a commission of 3% to 6% of the property’s sale price, which increases the seller’s profits.


The downside is that the seller may not have the professional expertise to market the property effectively, deal with title issues, or prepare and present the legal documents and disclosures properly.   Just one mistake could be financially devastating for the seller.


The closing for an FSBO is similar to other real estate transactions.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the buyer, the seller, and the lender (if there is one). They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and record documents transferring title to the property with the Register of Deeds.


At the FSBO closing, the documents that will secure the mortgage loan, initiate the payment of funds to the seller, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner will be finalized.


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Once the closing is complete, the buyer will assume possession of the property.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Quit Claim Deed, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your FSBO closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Reverse Mortgage

A Reverse Mortgage is a provision made available to older homeowners (62 and up) where a financial institution (the “lender”) loans them money in the form of a regular, tax-free income stream.


The loan is secured by equity in the home, which may be substantial if the home is paid off.


Reverse mortgages can provide tremendous financial relief for elderly homeowners struggling on a fixed income. They get to live in the property and receive an income without making any mortgage payments while they’re alive.


The loan gets repaid when the homeowner dies, moves out, or sells the property.


The application process for a Reverse Mortgage can involve a tremendous amount of paperwork that many elderly borrowers find confusing.  Many lenders will hire a Real Estate Notary to help the borrower complete the application.


The closing for a Reverse Mortgage is similar to other real estate transactions.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the borrower, and the lender. They will prepare the closing documents, and secure the lender’s lien on the property by recording the necessary documents with the Register of Deeds.


At the Reverse Mortgage closing, the documents that will secure the mortgage loan and initiate the regular payments to the borrower will be finalized.


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Mortgage or Deed of Trust, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Reverse Mortgage application and closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Commercial Property

A real estate transaction is commercial in nature when an individual or business entity purchases a property for a business purpose, or one that is zoned for commercial use, such as office, retail, or industrial. 


The closing for a Commercial Property is essentially similar to other real estate transactions, but they may involve more complex paperwork and a much higher price point.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the buyer, the seller, and the lender (if there is one). They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and record documents transferring title to the property with the Register of Deeds.


At the Commercial Property closing, the documents that will secure the mortgage loan, initiate the payment of funds to the seller, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner will be finalized.


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage, or Deed of Trust, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Commercial Property closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

New Construction

New construction is a real estate transaction in which the buyer purchases a property that is being built. 


The closing for a New Construction is essentially similar to other real estate transactions if it is a residential construction, but it may involve more complex paperwork and a much higher price point if it is commercial.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the buyer, the seller, and the lender (if there is one). They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and record documents transferring title to the property with the Register of Deeds.


At the New Construction closing, the documents that will secure the mortgage loan, initiate the payment of funds to the seller, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner will be finalized.


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage, or Deed of Trust, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your New Construction closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Investment Property

An Investment Property purchase is a real estate transaction in which the buyer purchases a residential or commercial property to lease to someone else. 


Typically, the goal of the buyer in purchasing an investment property is to generate a passive rental income, or to fix it and immediately sell it at a profit ("fix-and-flip"), rather than use the property personally.


Since the laws applying to residential investment property are different from primary residences, some of the documents will be different as well.  


Other than that, the closings for residential or commercial Investment Property are essentially similar to other corresponding real estate transactions.


A title, escrow, or settlement company acts as a go-between for the buyer, the seller, and the lender (if there is one). They will prepare the closing documents, receive, hold, and distribute the funds to and from both parties, and record documents transferring title to the property with the Register of Deeds.


At the Investment Property closing, the documents that will secure the mortgage loan, initiate the payment of funds to the seller, and effect the transfer of title to the property to the new owner will be finalized.


A notary will verify the identity of the signers, witness their signatures on the closing documents,  and notarize the signer’s signatures with their signature and seal.


Some states may require certain documents such as the Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage, or Deed of Trust, to also be signed in front of one or more witnesses who are not related to the signer in order to be valid. Please consult with your attorney or title company to find out if your state’s requirements.

 

In some states, such as North Carolina, the notary cannot also be a witness on the same document.

 

Our Real Estate Notaries can coordinate, facilitate, and oversee your Investment Property closing from start to finish to make it quick, simple, convenient, and cost-effective. We can also provide witnesses.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

What add-ons to your Real Estate Notary services do we offer?

We can coordinate, combine, and customize our services however needed to get your job done quickly, easily, and correctly.  Below are a list of some of our most commonly requested add-on services.  If you need another service, let us know, and we'll be happy to help.

Application Assistance

Many important transactions, such as Loan Modifications, Credit Consolidation, and Reverse Mortgages involve applications with tremendous of amount of confusing paperwork.

To make the process easier, our notaries will be happy to help you or your client complete such applications.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Printing

At your request, we will be happy have the notary bring as many printed copies of you document as you need with them to the appointment.


You can either upload an electronic copy of the document as you're completing the Appointment Request Form to schedule your appointment online, upload it later to your Client Portal, or email it to us directly.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Scanning


At your request, we will be happy to scan and email a copy of the finalized document to the email address you provide.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Shipping

At your request, we will be happy to deliver the finalized document or package to USPS, UPS, Federal Express, or another shipping company.


You have the option of providing a pre-printed shipping label, or, for your convenience, we can provide the shipping label for you.


For more information or to schedule your appointment, call us today.

Courier Delivery

At your request, we will be happy to have your finalized document or package hand delivered by courier to a law firm, business, or some other location in the local region.  


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Recording at Register of Deeds

There are some personal, financial, and real estate documents that must be notarized and recorded with the Register of Deeds in order to be valid, such as


  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Quit Claim Deed
  • Mortgages and Deeds of Trust

At your request, we will gladly have the notary or a courier record your documents at the Register of Deeds for the required county in the local region.


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Witnesses

State law may require your documents to be signed before one or more witnesses who are unrelated to you, and who will not benefit from any of the document's provisions.


If you are completing such a document during a medical emergency, please keep in mind that hospitals, nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers will usually not allow their employees to witness your documents due to liability concerns.


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Apostille

Personal, financial, corporate, or real estate documents required to conduct business in a foreign country must first be apostilled. Such documents include


  • Power of Attorney
  • Birth or Marriage Certificate
  • Articles of Incorporation

At your request, we will gladly assist you with each step of the apostille process.

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