California Mobile Notary Pricing & Appointment Guidelines
General Pricing & Policies
Notarization Fees
$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.
Payment Methods
Cash, Zelle, and Credit/Debit accepted. Payments due post-service. Checks are not accepted.
Re-Notarization Policy
CA law prohibits corrections to completed notarial acts. If errors occur due to our fault, notarized signature fees are waived; travel fees still apply. Dot & Dash Mobile Notary is not liable for document rejections due to signer error or agency stipulations.
*All pricing and policies are subject to change without prior notice.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 6+ hours before appointment. Non-completion/cancellation upon arrival incurs travel fee plus $50.
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)
Appointment Policies & Requirements
Signer Presence & Identification
For CA mobile notary appointments, all signer(s) must be physically present at the appointment.
Photocopies, pictures, or scans of identification are not acceptable.
Signer(s) must present a valid, current government-issued ID (see Acceptable Identification Tiers above for details).
Communication & Mental Capacity
All signer(s) must be able to clearly and openly communicate directly with the Notary Signing Agent.
Translators or translated conversations are not allowed.
Dot and Dash Mobile Notary only provides mobile notary services in English.
All signer(s) must be able to:
• Sign their own name under their own power, and
• Show that they understand what they are signing and are doing so willingly.
If any signer appears to have mental capacity issues, Dot and Dash Mobile Notary may refuse service, especially if it appears the signer may not remember or recognize the events of the notarization.
Document Preparation
Print all pages of any document that requires notarized signatures before the appointment.
Documents:
• May not be missing pages, and
• Must be filled out completely except for the signature and notary portions.
Have all documents out and ready for a quick review when the notary arrives.
Legal Questions
If signer(s) have any legal questions about their documents, they must contact a licensed attorney before the appointment.
CA Notaries Public cannot provide legal advice.
Choosing the Notarial Act
CA Notaries Public may not choose the type of notarial act for clients.
If no notarial certificate is attached to the document, signer(s) must tell the Notary whether they want:
• An Acknowledgment, or
• A Jurat.
Calendly Scheduling
If you do not see your agreed-upon time slot available on the Calendly page, please type the agreed-upon time in the Notes section of the appointment request.