Frequently asked questions

A standard local General Notary appointment is $75 total for one signer’s notarized signature on one document, including up to 10 round-trip miles from my business departure point in Loudon County. Standard appointments include that local travel; other services have their own starting prices.

Beyond 10 miles, the published round-trip travel tier is added. Longer or exceptional trips receive an individual quote. I confirm the complete total before booking. View travel rates.

No. The visit fee is charged once at the same appointment and location. Each additional notarized signature is $10. For example, a couple each needing one notarized signature at a local General Notary appointment pays $85 before applicable extras.

The $10 fee is my business pricing, not a Tennessee-required rate. Signatures already included in an agreed package are not charged again. View signature pricing.

Appointments starting from 8 PM to before 10 PM add $25; from 10 PM to before 7 AM add $50, Eastern Time. On federally observed holidays, the $100 holiday fee replaces the after-hours fee. Availability and the full quote are confirmed before booking. View rates and the holiday list.

I accept Venmo, checks, and PayPal. Payment is due at the appointment; business invoices are due within 30 days. Please confirm the responsible payer when booking.

Real estate loan signings start at $175. Auto loan signings start at $100. Additional travel follows the published tiers; package size, printing, scanbacks, and return requirements affect your complete quote.

I currently offer in-person notarization in Tennessee. Each person whose signature I notarize must appear before me and meet identification and other requirements. You can request an appointment online, but a phone call, photograph, or video call does not replace the visit.

Yes. Appointments are available at hospitals, assisted-living communities, and nursing facilities, subject to facility rules and the requirements of the requested signing. Please confirm visitor access, identification, and witness needs before booking. The signer must be alert, able to communicate their wishes, and signing voluntarily; I may postpone or decline if the requirements cannot be met. Read about facility visits.

Yes, by arrangement when scheduling and travel allow. Share your location, signing needs, and preferred time so I can confirm availability and your complete quote. For an urgent request, call or text.

No. I notarize already-prepared documents when the requirements for the requested act are met. I do not provide estate planning, select or draft documents, complete legal forms, or advise on their meaning, validity, or suitability. I do not advise on, select, or help complete immigration forms.

I can explain the notarial process. Questions about legal documents or loan terms belong with your attorney, lender, title company, or document recipient. View details.

Email, call, or text before booking. We can discuss whether another legally permitted identification method fits your situation. Identification must be established before notarization can proceed.

Yes. Other East Tennessee locations may be available by arrangement. Send your city, service needs, and timing so I can confirm availability and a travel quote.

Witness services start at $15 and must be arranged in advance. Document witnesses observe the signing; they are different from a credible witness used to establish identity. Your attorney or document recipient must confirm the number and eligibility of witnesses. Do not assume I can act as both notary and document witness; any dual role must be confirmed as permissible for your document before booking.

I understand that plans and circumstances can change. Appointments may be cancelled or rescheduled without a cancellation charge before travel begins, including within 24 hours of the appointment.

If an appointment is cancelled after departure, or cannot proceed upon arrival because the signer, acceptable identification, or required documentation is unavailable, the previously disclosed and agreed travel charge may still apply. No fee is charged for a notarial act that is not performed.

Professional business assignments may be subject to separately agreed written cancellation terms. Any discretionary waiver is considered individually.

No. I’ll respond to confirm availability, your service needs, location, and total fee before the appointment is booked.

Bring complete documents, the recipient’s instructions, and original acceptable identification. Read the Appointment guide for preparation and identification details.

Yes. Referral partnerships, approved professional business accounts, and custom coordination can be arranged. There is no automatic monthly fee or minimum volume requirement. Scheduling, responsibilities, rates, and the payer are agreed before accepting an assignment.