CANCELLATION POLICY

The $30 Booking/Travel fee is non-refundable when an appointment is cancelled less than 4 hours in advance.* 

If cancelled 4 hours or more in advance, the Booking/Travel fee will be refunded.

 

*If an appointment is rescheduled, the Booking/Travel fee can be applied to the rescheduled appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is a notary public?

A person appointed be a state official to serve the public as a disinterested, impartial witness, to take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, and to perform such other acts as are allowed or required by law.

 

What is an acknowledgment or a jurat anyway?

Acknowledgement: The purpose of an acknowledgment is for a signer, whose identity has been verified, to declare or "acknowledge" to a Notary or notarial officer that he or she has willingly signed a document.

 

Jurat: The purpose of a jurat is for a signer, whose identity has been verified, to swear or affirm that the contents of a document are true to a Notary or notarial officer. This is sometimes called an "affidavit" or a "verification on oath or affirmation."

 

What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation?

Oath: An oath is a solemn, spoken pledge to a Supreme Being. 

Example: "I solemnly swear that the statements in this document are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, so help me God."

 

Affirmation: An affirmation is a solemn, spoken pledge on one's own personal honor with no reference to a Supreme Being.

Example: "I solemnly affirm that the statements in this document are true to the best of my knowledge and belief."

 

Where is your office?

Simple answer: I do not have one. I am a fully mobile Notary Public and do not maintain a physical office. Appointments are scheduled at a place convenient for you (your home, office, a coffee shop, etc.) The location is set at the time the appointment is scheduled and determines any additional mileage charges.

Do you make appointments outside of normal business hours?

Yes, all notarizations are by appointment only and subject to availability.

 

What payments do you accept?

I accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

 

Can you notarize a signature without the signer present?

NO! It is illegal in Missouri to notarize a document without the signer being face-to-face with the notary and having proper identification.

 

What is required for a notarization?

 

  • Signer(s) must appear in person before the Notary

  • Signer(s) must have a current federal, state, or tribal government identification document that has a photograph, signature, and physical description of the signer, or a properly stamped passport. (Examples: Driver's License, State ID card, Passport)

  • Signer(s) must sign in the presence of the Notary. 

  • For a jurat, the Notary must administer an oath or affirmation.

 

What do I need to bring?

 

  • The document to be signed (must be in English). It must be fully completed (no blank spaces). DO NOT sign until you are with the notary.

  • Valid photo ID: Driver's Licence, State ID card, Passport (please see requirements above).

  • Payment: Cash, Debit Card, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover.

  • Witnesses: If the document requires witnesses, make sure they are present and have valid identification. (Please note: I can provide witnesses for an additional charge)

  • Additional Documents (If Required): Some documents, like powers of attorney, may have specific requirements or require supporting documents, so it is wise to check beforehand.