FAQs

My charges are based on a combination of Notary and Travel Fees. The States of Oregon and Washington have mandated that Notary Fees will not exceed $10 per signature. Travel Fees are based on the State per-mile adjustment (0.585 per mile) and distance from the Beaverton area.

Example: A single document notarized in the Beaverton area would likely cost $50. ($40 for Travel, $10 for the single signature.) Please see the posted rates on the RATES page.

Ultimately, Yes. I do not have a physical office. I work from my home near the Sunset Highway in the Bethany District. I will often do signings on the stoop in front of my house or set up a table in my Garage if I need to. I will also meet you at either Postal Works in Bethany, or at Starbucks on West Union for a reduced Travel Fee.
However, it is important to note two things:

• We will want those appointments to be scheduled and I expect everyone will be on time. Unlike others in this business, I do not require a deposit for appointments, so please be respectful of my time and I will be both respectful and efficient with yours.
• This is my business and Mobile Appointments are how I can keep it running. My preference is to come to you for your convenience.

I realize the travel fees can seem to make this sound like a lot of money "just to sign and stamp things." I assure you that Notaries do much more than that. Additionally, I will go a little further than many of my colleagues, because of the large extent of my training, which others may not possess. We are officers of the court, trained to make sure that our notarizations are impartial, legal, and within the Laws of the State of Oregon. If the Travel fees get in the way, I will do what I can to offer you an affordable alternative.

Yes. The rates are slightly more than standard travel rates. Please call to determine the details and exact charges for these types of signings. The rules are touchy since COVID.

I accept the following forms of payment, and will a paper receipt upon conclusion.

Cash

Credit or Debit Card

Venmo

PayPal

Check

Apple Pay

Google Pay

Yes. I can do those. I do them for many of the major employers in the area.

Typically, No. A valid US Issued Driver's License or Passport is allowed. For most documents in Oregon, we can accept an expired ID as long as it is no more than three years expired. (Washington has no such provision. All IDs have to be valid and current.) Which other ID's are accepted? [As a general rule, an acceptable ID contains the following: Signer's Full Name, Photo, Signature, Expiration Date, and a Serial Number of some sort. ]

NOTE: If you do not have a valid ID, please contact me. There are other ways to verify the identity of a signer within the guidelines set by the States of Oregon and Washington if no valid ID can be found.

As a neutral party and officer of the court, I cannot provide these documents. However, there are a handful of sites that my clients have had good luck with. Eforms, LegalZoom, or the Secretary of State's website are a handful that comes highly recommended.

Yes! My job is to verify signatures and identities, and sometimes administer an oath while doing so. Notarizations, by definition, require a notarial certificate. If a certificate is not present or is not in English or otherwise compliant, I can provide one that is.

Yes. An Apostille (Pronounced App-Post-EE) is a second endorsement, usually completed in Salem or Olympia, that certifies both the notarization AND the Notary. They are typically required for documents that will ultimately be delivered to a non-USA government agency. They are only done by the Secretary of State's office. I can facilitate these using a courier service or UPS. Sometimes I will drive to Salem to complete them. (I do not drive to Olympia. It is simply too far.) Please call for prices and details. Also, if you wish to do this yourself, I am happy to discuss the process. It is not difficult but can be time-consuming.

Typically, I cover the Greater Portland Area and Clark County. I live in the Bethany-Tanasbourne area of Beaverton and like to stay on the west side if I can. I charge a Travel and Convenience fee based on travel distance and time. Anything is possible, but I like to keep travel down to a maximum of an hour each way.

Absolutely! My calendar is available via Calendly and a link is provided on the home page of this website.

Yes, proudly. I am also insured and bonded through their carrier, Merchants Bonding.

While I have the proper certifications to do this, I do not do them as of yet. That might come soon.