Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Notarization?

Notarization is the process a notary performs to certify a document. The method includes identifying the signers and witnesses, checking the signer’s capacity, assuring document completion, and applying the notary’s stamp or seal to the document authenticating the document. More steps depend on the document type, such as administering the oath and adding the proper notarial statements and information to make the notarization valid per Wisconsin State Statutes.

How Much Does A Notarization Cost?

The state of Wisconsin set a fee of $5 for the cost of a notary stamp as a mobile notary public may charge travel or other fees in addition to the notary stamp fee. Mobile notary fees can vary from travel, time, oath administration, risk and length of the document, advertising, and printing fees. Examples of more extensive documents are Wills or Power of Attorney; page counts can vary greatly, capacity check of signers, the oath administered, and reviewed for sections for initials and additional signatures. The document obtained or written may not include valid all notarial statements and or require other tasks for the notary. Challenging of Wills and Power Of Attorney is frequent, and the notary may have to attest to the documents’ validity in court. For this reason, some banks, UPS Stores, and other notaries do not perform notarizations on Will and Power of Attorney documents.

Where Do Mobile Notaries Perform Notarizations?

Mobile Notary Publics come to a place of your convenience. Such as your house, hospital bedside, office, restaurant, airports, assisted living or nursing home facilities, and more.

What Areas Do You Cover?

We cover several counties: Milwaukee, Jefferson, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha.

What identification is accepted and required for notarizations?

All signers and witnesses must present valid identification with a photo such as a non-expired Wisconsin (or another state) Driver’s License, US Military identification card, or a United States Passport.

Does Notarization Mean That The Document Is Now “True” or “Legal”?

No. The document’s truthfulness and legality are the signers’ sole responsibility. Mobile Notary will only certify the identities of the signers of the documents. Consult an attorney about legality and truthfulness.

Do You Have Same Day Appointments?

Yes. Our mobile notaries are available at your convenience 24/7. We’ll do our best to accommodate your last-minute and emergency requests—Call 414-207-9090 to set up an appointment.