Notary Services & Fees
Common Notarizations
- Last Will and Testament
- Power of Attorney
- Birth Certificate Applications
- Agreements (all types)
- Certification of Copies
- Vehicle Purchases and Sales
- Trusts
- and more…
Time & Travel Fees
- All signings, in accordance with Oregon law, are $10.00 per signature +Travel fee
- $35 for central Eugene areas during normal business hours
- $45 for central Springfield areas during normal business hours
- Services outside of Eugene/Springfield & normal business hours require an estimate.
- Care facilities & hospital visits require an estimate.
Miscellaneous Fees
- Signer refuses to sign – Time & Travel fee is still payable.
- Signer forgot or does not have access to his/her government-issued ID and must reschedule – Time & Travel fee is still payable.
- Unusual Wait Time before we can begin: if we have not started 15 minutes after appointment time, $60 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments.
I-9 Employment Verification
This is not a notarial act, but at the direction of your hiring company I can act as the Authorized Representative, certifying you have the correct identification documents.
WHAT NOTARIZATION DOES
Notarization creates a public record and deters fraud by providing evidence that a particular individual has appeared and requested notarization. It signifies the seriousness of the document being signed, and discourages forged signatures, criminal imposters, and back-dating of documents.
Unfortunately, many people are unable to get to a notary public office due to disabilities, child-care and work responsibilities, hospitalization, transportation problems, or any number of other scheduling conflicts.
That’s where a mobile notary public comes in. I can do notarizations for you at places other than the traditional bank or office locations, and at times outside of normal business hours.
NOTARY RESOURCES
PLAN AHEAD - SAVE A HEADACHE - SAVE MONEY
Make sure each signer has their government-issued ID, not expired more than three years at the ready. The signature and identifying information about each signer must be recorded into the notary’s journal.
Before The Notary Arrives
Make sure all signers read through all documents to be signed, especially areas requiring initials.
Large blank spaces in the document have the potential for fraudulent use as they can be filled in later. If the blanks are intended to be left blank, this should be indicated in some manner, e.g., N/A to indicate Not Applicable.
Notary FAQ's
Lots of places! Besides hospital, care facilities and homes, I also meet people in public spaces, restaurants, libraries, coffee houses, etc. around Eugene and Springfield. I also travel north to Junction City and Harrisburg, west to Veneta, south to Creswell and Cottage Grove. We just need to find a time that works for everyone!
Make sure each signer has their government-issued ID (Driver License, State ID card, Passport, etc), not expired more than three years at the ready. The signature and identifying information about each signer must be recorded into the notary’s journal.
I can notarize any document you have, however currently I have not undergone NSA training so stay away from house loan or mortgage signings. Other than that, I should be able to help you with any document you have.
Yes – in the State of Oregon at least 2 witnesses are usually present to witness your signature. I have also notarized Wills that call for 3 witnesses. I cannot advise on how many Witnesses you use, but look at your document to see what it requires. If you have an attorney please contact them with all of your legal questions. “Best practice” is that Witnesses receive nothing when the Will goes into effect – however, I am not an attorney and cannot advise on who your Witnesses should be.
Yes. Most Will language will state that everyone (Testator, Notary and Witnesses) be in the room at the same time so that everyone can see all parties sign the document.