Prices
Flat rates, quoted before we book. California caps the notarial act itself at $15 a signature; everything on top of that is travel and handling, and we show you exactly what it is.
Mobile notary
Any location in San Diego County
travel and up to 3 signatures included
- Includes travel anywhere in the county
- $15 for each additional signature, the California maximum
- Document printing $1 per page
- Same-day and after-hours welcome
- No surcharge for evenings or weekends
Apostille
Through the California Secretary of State
for the first document, travel included
- $150 per additional document in the batch
- Expedited option at $250 per document
- Standard turnaround about 5–7 business days
- Government filing fees at cost
- We collect and return the document
Loan signing
Purchase, refinance, HELOC, seller, reverse
for the entire signing package
- Every notarization in the package included
- Travel anywhere in the county included
- Printing $1 per page
- Return shipping $20 if we arrange it
- Scan-backs available on request
Prices are for San Diego County. Hospital, care-facility and detention-facility visits are charged at the standard mobile notary rate with no late-night surcharge.
What California actually allows a notary to charge
Notary fees in California are not a free-for-all. Government Code section 8211 sets a maximum for each notarial act, and charging more than the prescribed fee is a ground for discipline against the notary's commission. These are the acts we perform and the statutory maximum for each, as published in the Secretary of State's 2026 Notary Public Handbook:
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment or proof of a deed or other instrument, including the seal and the certificate | $15 per signature |
| Administering an oath or affirmation to one person | $15 |
| Executing a jurat, including the seal | $15 |
| Certifying a copy of a power of attorney | $15 |
| All services in connection with taking a deposition | $30 |
| Administering the oath to a deposition witness | $7 |
| The certificate to a deposition | $7 |
A notary may always charge less than the maximum, and in some cases must charge nothing at all.
We do not prepare immigration forms. California allows a notary who is separately qualified and bonded as an immigration consultant to charge for that work. We are not immigration consultants and we do not offer it. Preparing or advising on immigration paperwork is for a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by the Department of Justice. See notary, not notario.
When a California notary may not charge you anything
These are statutory, not goodwill, and very few notaries publish them:
- US military veterans – no fee may be charged for notarizing an application or claim for a pension, allotment, allowance, compensation, insurance or any other veteran's benefit. See military and veterans notary.
- Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes and other voting materials – no charge permitted.
- Election nomination documents and a circulator's affidavit.
- Notaries employed by a public entity, for certain pension-related affidavits and vouchers.
If one of those applies to you, say so when you book. We will tell you and we will not charge the notarial fee.
Travel fees: the part the statute does not cover
California caps the notarial act. It does not cap travel, and travel is not a notarial fee. The Secretary of State's handbook is explicit that travel fees, if any, must be identified separately. So a mobile notary may agree a travel fee with you, but must present it as what it is rather than folding it into the per-signature charge.
Here is exactly how our $95 visit fee breaks down, so there is no mystery in it:
| What you pay | Statutory notarial fee | Travel and minimum visit fee |
|---|---|---|
| $95 – visit with 1 signature | $15 | $80 |
| $95 – visit with 2 signatures | $30 | $65 |
| $95 – visit with 3 signatures | $45 | $50 |
| $110 – visit with 4 signatures | $60 | $50 |
| $125 – visit with 5 signatures | $75 | $50 |
The notarial fee never exceeds the $15 per signature California allows, and beyond three signatures that is all you pay for each extra one. $50 of every visit is our travel charge for coming to you at a time of your choosing; with fewer than three signatures the balance is a minimum visit charge. Both are separate, disclosed fees agreed before we book. Anyone quoting you a per-signature notarial fee above $15 is either confused or doing something they should not.
Add-ons and extras
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional notarized signature beyond the first three | $15 |
| Additional apostille document in the same batch | $150 |
| Expedited apostille | $250 per document |
| Document printing | $1 per page |
| Return shipping (loan packages) | $20 |
| Government filing fees | At cost, shown separately |
| Extended wait, remote location, extreme conditions | Quoted and agreed in advance |
Everything is quoted before we book. If the price changes because the job turns out to be different from what was described, we tell you and agree it before continuing – never afterwards on the invoice.
About our pricing
Why is it $95 when California says $15?
Because those are two different fees. California caps the notarial act at $15 per signature, and that cap is all it covers. A mobile notary may also charge for travel and service, which is not regulated but must be agreed with you in advance and disclosed as separate. Our $95 covers the journey to you, the appointment itself and up to three notarized signatures. The table above shows the split for every case, because we would rather show you the arithmetic than hide it.
Are there any hidden charges?
No. We quote the full figure before booking. The only things that can be added are ones we tell you about first: printing at $1 a page, return shipping at $20, government filing fees at cost, and an agreed surcharge for genuinely exceptional jobs – a two-hour wait, a very remote location, extreme weather. Nothing is added after the fact.
How do I pay?
Most clients pay at the appointment. If you are an escrow, title or corporate client and need to be invoiced, ask when booking, or call (858) 888-8060.
What if I need to cancel?
Please give us at least four hours' notice by phone or email. For same-day bookings we only ask that you call as soon as you know. We do not charge for cancellations made in reasonable time – we would rather you called than left us on a doorstep.
What if the notary makes a mistake?
We correct errors and omissions caused by our notaries free of charge. Every California notary must also hold a $15,000 surety bond, which exists to protect the public.
Not sure which service you need?
Describe the document and where it is going. We will tell you what is actually required, including when the answer is “less than you were told”.