Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to provide clear, concise answers to your most common questions, ensuring you have the information you need for a smooth and seamless experience. If you have further questions or require additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact a team member. The Signature Pros is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring your needs are met professionally and efficiently. Thank you for your interest in The Signature Pros.
General
Q: What are acceptable methods of payment?
A: Cash, Zelle, Credit Cards, and Cash App.
Q: Do you accept walk-ins for notarizations?
At this time, The Signature Pros does not offer notarizations at our location. We offer Mobile and Remote Online Notarizations to our clients.
For mobile in-person notarizations, we will happily meet the client at work, school, library, soccer field, senior living complex, community recreation center, courthouse, etc.
For remote online notarizations, our client can be in Japan, Netherlands, you name it. Just as long as the notary is located in MD, the transaction is related to the United States, and the signer(s) is willing to be audio and visually recorded and follow all MD-compliant notarial laws.
Mobile Notarizations
Q: How much does mobile notary service cost for general (non-real estate) documents?
A: You can expect to pay the maximum allowable fee according to the Office of the Secretary of State per notarial act per signer (as of 07.12.24 the fee is $8.00 and subject to change according to Maryland statues and/or regulations). Plus, travel fee of the maximum allowable rate according to the Office of the Secretary of State (as of 07.12.24 the fee is $5.00) + current IRS rate per mile (as of 07.12.24 the rate is $0.670). The fee is based on the roundtrip distance the notary must travel to meet with the signer(s). For example, if the notary has to drive 5 miles to/from the designated location of the signer, the cost of the service would be $5.00 (travel fee) + $6.70 (mileage) + $8 (1 notarial act for 1 signer) = $19.70.
Q: How much does mobile notary service cost for real estate documents?
A: The cost for mobile notary services for real estate documents varies based on several factors, including the complexity of the documents, the number of signatures required, travel distance, and any additional services requested. The Signature Pros strives to offer competitive and transparent pricing. To get an accurate quote for your specific real estate document notarization needs, please reach out to us with the details of your request.
Q: Can the notary print my documents and bring them to the signing?
A: Yes. You can upload your documents in a pdf format when you complete your Notarization Request.
Q: Can a person with a disability direct another person to sign on their behalf?
A: According to the Handbook for Maryland Notaries Public, "If the signer is not impaired and not under duress, but is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may appear before the notarial officer and direct another individual—other than the notarial officer—who is concurrently appearing with the individual before the notarial officer to sign the individual’s name on the record. An individual does not have to designate someone else to sign if they are physically unable to sign a record. An individual signing the record may also sign their signature by making a mark (such as an "X")."
Q: Is there anything I need to do to prepare for my notarization?
Yes. Please click here to watch How To Prepare For Your Mobile Notarization.
Q: Do all signers have to be physically present at the time of a notarization?
A: Yes, all signers have to be physically present in front of the Notary Public, whether known or unknown to the Notary Public, in order for the notarial act(s) to be completed.
Remote Online Notarization
Q: Can I notarize any document remotely?
A: Depends. Maryland law does not prohibit the remote notarization of any document. However, the receiving entity your document will be submitted to may have an issue with a remotely notarized document. Therefore, you should inquire with the title company if remotely notarizing your documents are acceptable before proceeding with the remote notarization.
Q: How does remote online notarization work?
Remote online notarization (RON) is a process that allows a notary public to notarize documents for individuals who are not physically present in the same location as the notary. This is typically done through video conferencing (not FaceTime, not Zoom, not Microsoft Teams, or any platform of the like) and electronic signatures, making it a convenient and secure way to have documents notarized from a remote location. Here's how RON works:
Schedule an appointment with Notary Public
On the day of the appointment, signer(s) complete 2 step identity verification. Then, join the audio-visually recorded notary room with the Notary and sometimes witness(es).
Notary presents document(s) and complies with all state laws such as administering an oath or affirmation if required.
Learn more about notarial acts here.
Signer(s) signs document(s)
Notary notarizes document(s)
Document Finalization (encryption process)
Document and audio-visual recording delivered to notary and signer(s)
Witnesses
Q: Do all witnesses have to be present with the notary at the time of the notarization?
A: Yes. This ensures that the witnesses can verify the identity of the person signing the document and attest that the signing occurred willingly, and the signer was aware of what he or she was signing and not under any duress.
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