Question 1

What does a notary public do?

Accepted Answer

A notary public performs notarial acts such as acknowledgments, jurats, and oaths. The notary verifies identity, confirms willingness, and completes the notarial certificate. A notary does not provide legal advice or choose the notarial act for you unless separately authorized by law.

Question 2

Can every document be notarized?

Accepted Answer

No. Some documents are not eligible, incomplete, or require a different official. The receiving organization usually decides which notarial act is needed. We will tell you if we cannot complete a requested act.

Question 3

Can a notary give legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Notaries are not attorneys and cannot select legal documents, prepare legal documents, or advise you about the legal effect of a transaction unless separately authorized by law.

Question 4

Where can a mobile notary meet me?

Accepted Answer

Common locations include homes, offices, hospitals, assisted living and nursing facilities, law offices, real estate offices, title or escrow offices, and public meeting places when appropriate. We confirm the address before traveling.

Question 5

How does a mobile appointment work?

Accepted Answer

Request an appointment, share the location and signer details, receive a quote, and wait for confirmation. After confirmation, the notary travels to the location and completes the notarization.

Question 6

How is the mobile travel fee calculated?

Accepted Answer

Appointments in ZIP 98118 are $35 travel plus $15 per notarial act. For any other ZIP code, travel is $4.89 per driving mile from the mailing address at MHM DIGITAL, 3815 S Othello St Ste 100-389, Seattle, WA 98118, plus $15 per act. Use the map on the Mobile Notary page to estimate miles. Parking or tolls may be billed when they apply.

Question 7

What is remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Remote online notarization (RON) uses identity verification, live video, and electronic signing so eligible documents can be notarized without meeting in person. Availability depends on the document, the signer, the receiving party, and applicable law.

Question 8

Can I start an online session immediately?

Accepted Answer

If a RON provider URL is configured, you can start from the Online Notary page. Otherwise, submit a request and we will schedule an eligible session.

Question 9

What does a notary signing agent do?

Accepted Answer

A signing agent presents a loan or real estate package, walks signers through signature and date lines, completes notarizations, quality-checks the set, and returns documents according to the assignment instructions. The agent does not explain legal effects or give legal advice.

Question 10

Do you send documents after a signing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When requested, we send scanbacks after the appointment and return original documents by shipping or drop-off according to the assignment instructions. Request document sending when you book.

Question 11

What is document sending?

Accepted Answer

Document sending covers scanbacks after an appointment and return of original wet-ink packages. We follow the shipping, courier, or drop-off instructions you provide with the request.

Question 12

Where are documents sent from?

Accepted Answer

Completed packages can be scanned and sent from MHM DIGITAL, 3815 S Othello St Ste 100-389, Seattle, WA 98118, or returned according to the assignment instructions.

Question 13

What identification should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Bring current, government-issued photo identification that meets Washington notary requirements. Names should align with the document. If you are unsure, ask the receiving organization before the appointment.

Question 14

Do all signers need to be present?

Accepted Answer

Anyone whose signature is being notarized generally must appear before the notary, in person or through an eligible online session. Witnesses must also be present when the document requires them.

Question 15

How much does a notarization cost?

Accepted Answer

In-person notarial acts are $15 each. Remote notarial acts are $25 each. Mobile travel in ZIP 98118 is $35 plus notarial fees. Other ZIP codes are $4.89 per driving mile from the mailing address. After-hours, parking, or toll charges may apply. Signing-agent work is quoted per assignment. See the Pricing page for the full list.

Question 16

Is my booking confirmed as soon as I submit the form?

Accepted Answer

No. Submitting the form sends an appointment request. You will receive confirmation after we review availability. Until then, the status is “Appointment Requested.”

Question 17

Do you offer same-day appointments?

Accepted Answer

Same-day requests are reviewed when staff are available. Use the same-day option or call so we can check the schedule. Same-day service is not guaranteed.

Question 18

Can you visit our office on a regular schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Businesses can request recurring notary coverage, on-site notary days, or volume appointments. We quote based on location, frequency, and document volume.

Question 19

How do title and escrow companies request a signing agent?

Accepted Answer

Use the signing request form with the company details, signing type, address, page count, print and scanback needs, offered fee, and order number. We review the assignment before accepting.

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