Power of Attorney
Power of attorney notarizations, done right
A power of attorney lets someone you trust act for you. We make sure the person granting that power appears in person, understands the document, and signs willingly.
What we handle
Common documents
- Durable and general financial powers of attorney
- Limited or specific powers of attorney
- Advance health care directives
- Vehicle and real estate powers of attorney
How it works
Prepare the document
Use the form or document your attorney, bank, or agency provides.
Book where the signer is
Home, office, hospital, care facility, or detention facility.
We notarize
The principal signs in front of us with valid ID; we record a journal thumbprint as California requires.
Pricing
Standard mobile notary pricing applies. Hospital, care facility, and jail visits use their flat visit fees instead of travel.
- Notary fee per notarized signature, California maximum
- $15
- Travel, Zone 1 up to 10 miles from our South Bay base
- $65
- Travel, Zone 2 / Zone 3 10 to 20 miles / 20 to 30 miles
- $85 / $110
- Travel, Zone 4 over 30 miles, quoted before booking
- $110 + $2/mi
- Hospital / jail visit replaces travel
- $150 / $200
Notary fees are never charged in advance. See all pricing.
Before you book
Have these ready
- The principal (the person granting the power) has a current, government-issued photo ID.
- The principal understands the document and is signing willingly, without pressure.
- The document is complete and unsigned. The agent doesn't need to be there unless your document requires it.
- If your document needs witnesses, tell us when you book.
Good to know. We can't choose or fill out a power of attorney form for you, explain what powers it grants, or choose the certificate. The agent can't sign for the principal. Please check with the attorney or agency receiving the document.
Questions
Does the agent need to be present?
Usually only the principal signs and needs to be notarized. Your document's instructions or your attorney can confirm.
Why do you take a thumbprint?
California requires a thumbprint in the notary journal for powers of attorney.
Can you notarize a POA in the hospital?
Yes, if the principal is alert, can communicate, and is signing willingly. See our hospital notary page.
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