What do you charge?
I charge the fees set by law – $10 a signature. I may also charge for travel and other services. All my basic fees are found here. I accept major credit cards.
Where can you notarize documents?
Anywhere in California except on military bases.
Can you notarize documents created outside California or the United States?
Yes, as long as the signer and I are both in California when pen touches paper.
Can you notarize documents signed outside your presence?
Only under extreme circumstances, so, in general, the answer is ‘No.’
What if a document is written in a language other than English?
I can notarize documents in any language because I certify only the signer's identity. However, I must communicate directly with the signer and am fluent only in English.
Can you notarize wills or advance health care directives?
Yes. But, a will is often a complex document so you should consult an attorney before signing.
Can you notarize copies?
There is a way to notarize a statement declaring a copy is an accurate representation of the original.
What about immigration documents?
I can notarize immigration documents but cannot assist in filling them out.
What is a certified signing agent ?
There is no government certification of "signing agents" as there is for a notary. It is merely a title notary education companies hand out to people who take their course on loan closings.
Please call me at 650.799.8900 or write to bill@bucy.net with other questions or comments.