California Mobile Notary Pricing & Appointment Guidelines
General Mobile Notary Pricing & Policies
Notarization Fees
Mobile notary pricing is $15 per notarized signature. We maintain a 99% signing acceptance rate through precision and expertise.
Waiting Time Policy
10-minute grace period. Fees: $2/min for the first hour; $4/min thereafter.
Trust Package Fees (Wills & Estates)
Trust package notarization starts at $225 for a single person and $275 for married couples (pricing adjusts based on location). Witness coordination fees start at $75 per witness.Â
Loan Signing ServicesÂ
Loan signing notarization starts at $225 depending on the type of loan package. Please inquire for further information.Â
Hospital Signing Services
Hospital notary visits start at $125. Please inquire for further information.
Re-Notarization Policy
California law prohibits corrections to completed notarial acts.
If an error occurs due to our fault, notarization fees will be waived; applicable travel fees still apply.
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Dot & Dash Mobile Notary is not responsible for document rejections due to signer error, incomplete or incorrect information, agency-specific requirements, or third-party/AI system determinations.
*All pricing and policies are subject to change without prior notice.
Peak Travel Fees
Peak travel times (6–10 AM and 2:30–7 PM, M-F) incur an additional $20 fee.
Expedited Services
Adjustments may apply for requests outside normal business hours or on-site notarization additions.
Payment Methods
Cash, Zelle, and Credit/Debit accepted. Payments due post-service. Checks are not accepted.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 6+ hours before appointment. Non-completion/cancellation upon arrival incurs travel fee plus $50.
IDENTIFICATION GUIDELINES
Acceptable Identification Tiers
Tier 1: Primary ID
- CA Driver’s License or ID Card
- U.S. Passport (Book or Card)
- CA Inmate ID Card or Wristband (if in custody)
- Foreign Passport (stamped by USCIS)*
California Notary Requirements & Exceptions
- Five-Year Rule: Identification must be current or issued within the last 5 years.
- Credible Witnesses: If a signer lacks valid ID, two credible witnesses with their own valid IDs may be utilized to establish identity. Click here for more information regarding the Credible Witness procedure.
- Name Matching: Names on identification must match the document exactly or follow the 'More' rule (ID may contain additional names, such as middle names, that are not present on the document).
- For all California notarizations, Clients must personally appear in front of the Notary Public. Clients requesting Remote Online Notarization (RON) facilitation do not have to appear before the CA Notary Public.
Tier 2: Supporting ID
- Out-of-state Driver’s License
- Canadian or Mexican Driver's License
- U.S. Military Identification
- Employee ID (State/Local Gov)
Booking Guidelines & Notary Rules
Verify Presence and Credentials
In California, every signer must attend the mobile appointment in person. Digital images, phone photos, or paper copies of IDs are strictly prohibited. All participants must provide a legitimate, unexpired government ID as outlined in our Identification Tiers section.
Cognitive Standards and Speech
Participants must engage directly with our Notary Signing Agent without the use of intermediaries or translation apps. Dot & Dash Mobile Notary conducts all business exclusively in English. Signers must demonstrate the physical ability to sign independently and verify they are entering the agreement voluntarily with full cognitive awareness.
We reserve the right to decline service if a signer displays signs of confusion or lacks the mental capacity to recall or understand the current signing event.
Hospital Signing Services
We provide specialized mobile assistance for patients in medical facilities. Hospital signing services start at $125.
Paperwork Readiness
Please ensure all pages of your documents are printed and organized prior to our arrival. All sections must be fully completed, excluding the signature lines and notary blocks. We require a full set of documents for review immediately upon our arrival to ensure a smooth and timely process.
Professional Advice
Should you need clarification on the legal implications of your paperwork, please consult with a qualified lawyer before we arrive. Our notaries are legally barred from offering any legal guidance.
Selecting Certificate Types
Our agents are not permitted to select the specific notarial act for you. If your document lacks a pre-printed certificate, you must explicitly instruct the notary to perform either a Jurat or an Acknowledgment.
Calendar Requests
In the event that our digital calendar does not display your preferred time, please submit your request by entering the specific hour in the notes field during the booking process.
​Have the complete document available, but do not sign any signature requiring notarization before meeting with the notary unless instructed otherwise. All required signers should be present and have acceptable identification.
California law permits specific forms of identification. Common examples include a California driver's license or identification card, U.S. passport and certain qualifying foreign or out-of-state identification. Contact us before your appointment if you are unsure whether your identification qualifies.
California law allows credible identifying witnesses to establish a signer's identity in certain circumstances. Specific legal requirements apply, so contact us before scheduling if you believe credible witnesses may be necessary.
CA state law requires signers to communicate directly with the notary in languages that both the signer(s) and notary understand during the notarization process. We do not allowed to conduct notarizations through interpreters or translation applications.
No. A California notary cannot choose the notarial act for a client. If your document does not specify the required notarial act, you should contact the document preparer or receiving agency for instructions.
If the appointment cannot be completed because of missing identification, absent signers, incomplete documents, language barriers or another issue outside the notary's control, applicable travel and non-completion fees still apply.
A notary can explain the notarization process but cannot interpret legal documents, advise you about their legal effect or tell you how to complete them. Legal questions should be directed to an attorney or the document preparer.