How to Choose Your Mobile Notary (The Client's Guide)

Green Flags (What to Look For)

Answers Quickly We respond to calls and texts within minutes, not days. If you can't reach them for an appointment request, how will you reach them for an emergency?

✅ Transparent Pricing We quote complete prices upfront. If someone says "I'll tell you when I get there," run.

✅ Professional Insurance Ask about errors & omissions coverage. We carry significant insurance because your documents matter.

✅ NNA Certified National Notary Association certification shows commitment to professional standards and continuing education.

✅ Maintains Detailed Records Proper journal keeping is legally required in many states and best practice everywhere. Ask if they keep journals.

✅ Knows What They CAN'T Do A professional notary will tell you "I can't provide legal advice" or "I can't notarize that type of document." Knowing limits shows expertise.

Red Flags (Run Away)

🚩 Offers Legal Advice Unless they're also a licensed attorney, this is illegal and shows they don't understand their role.

🚩 Doesn't Check ID Carefully The whole point of notarization is identity verification. If they rush this, they're not doing their job.

🚩 No Insurance Your documents are too important to risk with an uninsured notary.

🚩 Vague About Credentials "Are you commissioned?" should get an immediate "yes" with commission number and expiration date.

🚩 Pressures You to Sign A notary's job is to verify and witness, never to persuade or pressure.