How to Prepare for Your Mobile Notary Appointment

Have the right ID ready

Each person whose signature I notarize needs to meet the identification requirements for the requested notarial act. Have your original acceptable identification ready, such as a qualifying Tennessee driver’s license or state ID, or a U.S. passport. Other listed forms of ID have additional requirements; not every government-issued photo ID qualifies.

If your ID is expired, missing, damaged, or shows a different name from your document, contact me before the appointment. We can discuss whether a legally permitted identification option fits your situation before I travel.

Check before signing

Leave the signature lines blank until we’ve confirmed the signing instructions. Some notarial acts require you to sign in my presence; an acknowledgment may cover a signature already made, provided the other requirements are met. If you’ve already signed, let me know before the visit so we can confirm the next step rather than assume you need a fresh copy.

Have the complete document ready

Bring every page, not just the signature page, along with any instructions from the attorney, lender, or organization receiving it. Complete the sections that apply to you according to those instructions, leaving the notarial certificate for me.

If you’re unsure what belongs in a blank section, ask the document provider before the appointment. Unresolved blanks may delay the signing. I notarize already-prepared documents; I can’t draft them or complete their legal provisions for you.

Confirm whether witnesses are needed

Witness requirements depend on the document. Ask your attorney or document recipient to confirm whether witnesses are needed, how many, and who is eligible. Don’t assume that notarization replaces witnesses or that facility staff can serve.

Witness services start at $15 and must be arranged in advance, subject to availability and eligibility. Let me know when you book so we can confirm arrangements and any identification requirements for the witnesses. Document witnesses are different from a credible witness used to establish a signer’s identity.

Make sure the signer is ready

The signer must be present, alert, able to communicate, aware of the signing, and participating willingly. Tell me about any communication accommodations in advance so we can plan a comfortable visit.

For a hospital, nursing home, or other care-facility appointment, coordinate timing with the care team and confirm visitor access. My hospital and nursing home notary guide explains what to arrange before a bedside visit.

Bring your questions to the right person

I can explain the notarial process, but I can’t give legal advice, interpret your document’s legal meaning, or choose the notarial act or certificate for you. Bring questions about the document to the attorney, lender, agency, or business that provided it before we meet. Having their instructions ready helps avoid delays.

What to expect

I’ll establish the signer’s identity, check willingness and awareness, and complete the steps required for the requested notarial act. Depending on the act, that may include witnessing a signature, taking an acknowledgment, or administering an oath or affirmation. I’ll complete the notarial certificate and record the act in my journal.

The time needed depends on the documents, signers, and signing requirements. Share those details when booking so we can plan enough time. If a requirement can’t be met, I may need to pause or reschedule; why a notary sometimes stops an appointment explains those situations.

Fees and booking

General Notary starts at $75 for one notarized document, with $10 for each additional notarized document. Other signing services have their own starting prices. Travel is quoted separately, and I’ll confirm your complete fee before you book. You can review services and pricing before getting in touch. I accept Venmo and checks.

When you email, call, or text, please share:

• The document type and number of documents, signers, and signatures needing notarization
• The meeting location and your preferred day and time
• Any witness needs, access arrangements, or document-return deadlines
• Any identification concerns or communication accommodations

I’m based in Loudon County and serve Loudon, Knox, Blount, Roane, Monroe, and McMinn counties. My usual travel radius is about 30 miles, with longer distances by arrangement. See service areas and travel information for details.

Evening, weekend, and same-day appointments are available when scheduling allows. An inquiry doesn’t reserve an appointment; we’ll confirm the details together. Please keep ID photographs, identification numbers, and private documents out of the contact form.