Estate Planning Document Notarization.
We notarize signatures on eligible estate-planning documents throughout San Diego County. We do not prepare wills or trusts, and we do not determine their legal validity.
The service,
explained.
Estate-planning documents such as trusts, wills, and advance directives often require notarized signatures. We perform the notarial act on eligible documents. The legal validity and content of the document are matters for your attorney.
A California notary cannot select the type of notarial certificate or act for the customer, because that would be unauthorized legal advice. The customer, their attorney, or the receiving agency determines the required act.
What to
have ready.
- Each signer must appear in person with acceptable identification.
- The complete document, with any required witness lines.
- Any witnesses the document requires, arranged in advance.
- The correct notarial certificate, determined by your attorney.
Step by step.
Request appointment
Tell us the document type and number of signers.
Confirm details
We confirm location, fees, and witness requirements.
Meet in person
All signers appear with acceptable ID.
Notarize
We perform the eligible notarial act for each signer.
Pay and receive receipt
Itemized total with travel fee disclosed up front.
What it
costs.
California sets a maximum notarial fee per signature. The current maximum is $15 through December 31, 2026 and $20 from January 1, 2027 (AB 1597). Travel fees are separate and disclosed before the appointment.
See full pricingQuestions, answered.
Can you prepare a will or trust?
No. We do not prepare wills or trusts or determine their legal validity. We notarize signatures on eligible estate-planning documents. Consult an attorney for document preparation.
Do you provide witnesses?
Witnesses are not the same as notarization. If your document requires witnesses, please arrange them in advance. We can discuss the specifics when you request an appointment.
Do all signers need to be present?
Yes. Each signer must appear in person before the notary with acceptable identification.
Notarize your estate-planning documents.
Tell us what needs notarizing and where you're located. We'll confirm the estimated total with the travel fee itemized before the appointment.