Question 1

What is a mobile notary?

Accepted Answer

A mobile notary is a commissioned notary public who travels to your location — home, office, hospital, or elsewhere — to notarize documents.

Question 2

What areas do you serve?

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We serve the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Irving, and all surrounding communities.

Question 3

Are you a licensed Texas notary?

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Yes. Shaneka Patton is a commissioned Texas Notary Public and certified Loan Signing Agent.

Question 4

What are your business hours?

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We accept appointments 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Emergency signings are available on request.

Question 5

Do you offer same-day appointments?

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Yes. Same-day and rush appointments are available based on scheduling. Call us directly for fastest response.

Question 6

How much does a mobile notary cost in Texas?

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Texas allows notaries to charge a state-set fee per notarial act plus a reasonable travel fee. You'll always receive a full quote before we start.

Question 7

What are typical travel fees?

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Travel fees typically range from $25–$75 within DFW depending on distance, time of day, and urgency.

Question 8

Do you charge extra for evenings or weekends?

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Yes — a small after-hours or weekend surcharge applies. All fees are disclosed before booking.

Question 9

Do you offer volume pricing?

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Yes. Title companies, escrow offices, and signing services can request preferred pricing for repeat work.

Question 10

What forms of payment do you accept?

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Cash (exact $ amount specified by our company), Zelle, Cash App, and credit/debit cards. More payment options coming soon.

Question 11

Do you notarize at hospitals?

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Yes. We regularly handle bedside notarizations for medical POAs, directives, and other urgent documents.

Question 12

Do you notarize at nursing homes and assisted living?

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Absolutely. We work carefully with seniors and coordinate with facility staff and family members.

Question 13

Can you meet me at my office?

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Yes. Office signings are one of our most common appointment types.

Question 14

Can you notarize at a jail or correctional facility?

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Yes, with proper facility scheduling and identification. Please contact us to confirm feasibility.

Question 15

Will you notarize documents in a coffee shop?

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Yes, provided we can safely verify identity and confirm the signer's willingness and awareness.

Question 16

What kinds of documents do you notarize?

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POAs, affidavits, acknowledgments, jurats, medical directives, real estate closings, vehicle titles, travel consents, business documents, and more.

Question 17

Can you notarize medical documents?

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Yes — advance directives, HIPAA authorizations, medical POAs, and similar documents.

Question 18

Can you notarize school forms?

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Yes. Enrollment, guardianship, and consent forms are common.

Question 19

Can you notarize a travel consent for my child?

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Yes. Bring the form, a valid ID, and (ideally) both parents to sign. We'll walk you through it.

Question 20

Can you notarize a will?

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We notarize the self-proving affidavit that accompanies a will. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.

Question 21

Can you notarize a divorce agreement?

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Yes, provided a licensed attorney has drafted it. We only notarize signatures — not the underlying document's contents.

Question 22

Can you help me fill out my document?

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By law, notaries cannot draft or advise on legal documents. We can point out blank spaces before you sign.

Question 23

Do I have to sign in front of you?

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Yes. For a jurat, you must sign in the notary's presence. For an acknowledgment, you must appear before the notary to acknowledge the signature.

Question 24

What ID do I need?

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A valid, current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

Question 25

What if my ID is expired?

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Texas notaries typically cannot accept expired IDs. Some alternatives (like credible witnesses) may work — contact us first.

Question 26

Are you a certified loan signing agent?

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Yes. Shaneka is a certified Loan Signing Agent trusted by DFW title companies.

Question 27

What loan types do you sign?

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Buyer, seller, refi, HELOC, reverse mortgage, commercial, new construction, and loan modifications.

Question 28

Do you print loan packages?

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Yes.

Question 29

Do you offer scan-backs?

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Yes, upon request.

Question 30

How fast can you turn a signing around?

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Same-day and after-hours signings are available across DFW.

Question 31

What is a field inspection?

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An on-site visit to a property to verify occupancy, condition, or specific details, usually including photos and a short report.

Question 32

Who orders field inspections?

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Mortgage servicers, insurance companies, property managers, and investors.

Question 33

How fast do you complete inspections?

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Most inspections are completed within 24–48 hours.

Question 34

How do I book an appointment?

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Use our online form, call, or text. We confirm quickly and send a calendar reminder.

Question 35

What if I need to reschedule?

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Just give us as much notice as possible. Rescheduling is easy and free before travel begins.

Question 36

Do you offer emergency service?

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Yes — hospital, court-deadline, and same-hour emergency service is available whenever we're not already booked.

Question 37

Is my information kept confidential?

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Yes. We follow strict confidentiality standards and never share signer information with third parties.

Question 38

Are you insured?

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Yes. We carry Errors & Omissions insurance in addition to our Texas notary bond.

Question 39

Do you notarize documents in Spanish?

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We can notarize documents in any language provided we can communicate directly with the signer in English or through an approved interpreter.

Question 40

Can you notarize for someone who doesn't speak English?

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Only if the notary can communicate directly with the signer. Family members generally cannot serve as interpreters.

Question 41

Can a notary refuse to notarize?

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Yes — if the signer lacks proper ID, appears coerced, appears incapacitated, or the document is incomplete.

Question 42

What is a notary journal?

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A required log of every notarial act. Texas notaries are required to maintain one for all signings.

Question 43

Do you provide witnesses?

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Some appointments require additional witnesses; we can help coordinate but cannot serve as a witness ourselves for documents we notarize.

Question 44

Do you notarize documents from other states?

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Yes — we notarize using Texas law and Texas seals; recipients in other states typically accept them.

Question 45

Can you notarize a real estate deed?

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Yes, provided the deed has been properly drafted by an attorney or title company.

Question 46

Can I notarize documents for my own family?

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Notaries generally should avoid notarizing for immediate family or when they have a financial interest.

Question 47

Do you offer apostilles?

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We can help direct you to Texas Secretary of State apostille services after notarization.

Question 48

Can you come to a hospital ICU?

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Yes, if the signer is conscious, aware, and can communicate their willingness. Facility permission is required.

Question 49

Do you notarize adoption paperwork?

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Yes, provided it's prepared by an attorney.

Question 50

Do you notarize business contracts?

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Yes — including operating agreements, vendor contracts, and commercial leases.

Question 51

Do you serve mortgage brokers?

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Yes. We welcome DFW brokerages.

Question 52

Do you serve auto dealerships?

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Yes — title transfers, powers of attorney, and buyer documentation.

Question 53

Do you serve process servers?

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Yes — we notarize affidavits of service and related paperwork.

Question 54

Do you offer packages for signing services?

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Yes. Contact us for preferred pricing and SLAs.

Question 55

What if I only need one signature?

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That's fine. Single-signature appointments are welcome.

Question 56

Can you notarize on Sunday?

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Yes, subject to availability.

Question 57

Can you notarize on holidays?

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Yes, with a small holiday surcharge.

Question 58

Do you notarize at events (weddings, senior communities)?

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Yes. We can coordinate on-site for events with pre-arranged pricing.

Question 59

Can I pay after the signing is complete?

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Payment is due at time of service. Approved business clients can be invoiced.

Question 60

Do you provide receipts?

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Yes, digital receipts are provided upon request.

Question 61

How do I know your notary commission is valid?

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Our commission is verifiable through the Texas Secretary of State. We'll provide our commission number on request.

Question 62

What if my document has errors?

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We may still be able to notarize signatures, but we can't correct legal errors. Please review carefully before your appointment.

Question 63

Can I add a signer at the last minute?

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Yes, if all signers are present and have valid ID. Additional per-signature fees may apply.

Question 64

Do you notarize handwritten documents?

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Yes, provided they contain the necessary notarial language and blanks are filled in.

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