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Transparent pricing for apostille and mobile notary services throughout San Diego County. Explore fees, see how pricing works, and request a personalized quote.
- Notarization
- $15
- Mobile travel
- from $45
- Standard CA apostille
- $175
Per signature, plus travel. Apostille includes the $20 Secretary of State fee. Full breakdown below.
Notary Services That Come to You
We bring the notary to your home, office, hospital, or another convenient location throughout San Diego County.
Notarization
$15
- Per applicable notarized signature
- California's maximum standard acknowledgment/jurat fee
- Travel fee is separate
Mobile Travel
Starting at
$45
- Based on driving distance
- Covers travel to your appointment
- Confirmed before booking
A $20 booking deposit is required and credited toward your appointment total.
Required no-fee notarizations
- Signatures on vote-by-mail ballot identification envelopes or other voting materials
- Applications or claims by U.S. military veterans for a pension, allotment, allowance, compensation, insurance, or other veteran's benefit
A travel fee may still apply to these appointments.
How Much Is Mobile Travel?
Travel fees depend on the distance to your appointment. We'll calculate the fee based on your location and confirm your total before you book.
These are standard travel rates. Exact pricing is confirmed when you provide the appointment address. Certain specialty appointments and scheduling conditions are priced differently.
| One-way driving distance | Travel fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 miles | $45 |
| 5.1–12 miles | $60 |
| 12.1–20 miles | $75 |
| 20.1–30 miles | $95 |
| Over 30 miles | Custom quote |
A Little Extra Care, When It Matters Most
Some appointments require extra coordination, additional time, or special access. We offer mobile notary services for a variety of situations.
Hospitals, Hospice & Care Facilities
Starting at $95
For hospitals, hospice, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. Additional coordination and travel may apply.
Jails & Detention Facilities
Starting at $125
For appointments requiring facility access, scheduling coordination, and additional procedures.
For both services, notarization charges are additional. Base specialty fees cover standard travel zones 1–3, with additional travel charges for farther locations.
A Few Other Things to Know
Expand any section for the details. We always disclose applicable fees and agree on them before your appointment.
Applicable scheduling fees may be combined, but evening and overnight surcharges are mutually exclusive. All fees are disclosed and agreed upon before the appointment.
Evening & Overnight Appointments+
- Weekdays, 6:00–9:59 PMAdditional $35
- 10:00 PM–6:59 AMAdditional $90
Weekends & Holidays+
- SaturdayAdditional $20
- SundayAdditional $25
- Federal holidaysAdditional $50
Urgent Appointments+
- Same-day appointments requested less than 3 hours in advanceAdditional $25, subject to availability
Peak Travel Hours+
- Weekdays, 7:00–9:00 AM and 3:30–6:30 PMAdditional $15 for Zones 3–5 only
Parking, Tolls & Paid Access+
- Parking, tolls, or required paid-entry chargesBilled at cost, disclosed in advance whenever possible
Other Services+
- Waiting beyond the first 15 minutes$15 per additional 15-minute period
- Document printing, up to 20 pages$10
- Shipping carrier drop-off$15 plus postage
- Witness provided by Inkcredible$75 per witness, subject to availability
Apostille Fees.
Inkcredible's professional service fee is separate from government, university, notary, translation, courier, and shipping charges.
Standard California Apostille
$175
Includes document review and standard processing coordination for one eligible California document, the $20 California Secretary of State fee, and tracked shipping from Inkcredible to the Secretary of State and back to Inkcredible.
Additional Document
$99
For each additional eligible California document processed together in the same order. Includes the additional $20 California Secretary of State fee and processing with the same shipment.
Need something more involved?
Educational document preparation, registrar coordination, federal apostilles, rush processing, and other specialized services are quoted based on their requirements.
California Secretary of State Fees
$20 per apostille. For in-person submissions only, California also charges a $6 special-handling fee for each different public official's signature authenticated. This fee does not apply to mail submissions. Government fees are subject to change.
The standard California apostille prices above already include the applicable $20 Secretary of State fee.
What's separate
- Shipping your documents to Inkcredible
- Final delivery of completed documents back to you
- University registrar fees
- Notarization fees
- Translation services
We do not guarantee government turnaround times. Federal documents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not the California Secretary of State. See federal apostille services.
Questions, answered.
Common questions about notary and apostille pricing. For more, see our full notary FAQ.
Notary FAQsHow much does a mobile notary cost?+
Standard notarizations cost $15 per applicable signature, plus a mobile travel fee starting at $45. We'll provide your complete quote before confirming the appointment.
How are travel fees calculated?+
Travel fees are based on the driving distance to your appointment location. Just provide the appointment address, and we'll take care of the calculation.
Do I need to pay a deposit?+
Yes. A $20 booking deposit is required to reserve your mobile notary appointment. It is credited toward your total.
Are there additional fees for evenings or weekends?+
Some appointments outside regular hours, on weekends, or during holidays carry additional fees. We'll always disclose these charges before booking.
What if I have several documents to notarize?+
Let us know how many signatures need notarization. We'll provide an itemized quote based on the applicable notarial fees and travel.
Can you come to a hospital or care facility?+
Yes. We offer appointments at hospitals, hospice locations, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities, subject to signer readiness and facility access.
Tell Us What You Need. We'll Point You in the Right Direction.
Whether you need apostille help or a mobile notary appointment, we'll review the details and provide a clear next step.