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What to Bring to Your Mobile Notary Appointment

Being prepared helps ensure your notarization is completed quickly, accurately, and without delays. Below is a simple checklist of items you should have ready before your mobile notary appointment.

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Personal Appearance Is Required

California law requires that signers personally appear before the notary at the time of notarization.

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  • Remote appearance by webcam, phone, or video is not permitted

  • All signers must be physically present during the appointment

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Acceptable Identification

All notarizations require valid, acceptable identification.

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Please bring one of the following:

  • A current California driver’s license or state ID card

  • A U.S. passport

  • Another acceptable form of identification as listed on the FAQ page

 

Important: The name on your identification must exactly match the name on the document.

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Example: If the document lists Mary Jane Doe, your identification must include all three names. Identification showing only Mary Doe would not be sufficient.

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Documents to Be Notarized

  • Bring all documents complete and ready for signing

  • Do not sign documents in advance unless specifically instructed

 

Only the notarial sections (acknowledgment or jurat) may be completed by the notary.

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If you are unsure how to complete any part of the document, you must contact the party who prepared the paperwork. Notaries cannot provide legal advice or fill out documents for you.

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Additional Items for Loan Signings

If your appointment involves a loan or real‑estate transaction, you may also need:

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  • A photocopy of your identification (if requested by your lender or title company)

  • A cashier’s check or other payment, if a balance is due at signing (confirm with your loan officer)

  • Any required witnesses, present at the appointment with valid identification

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Witness Requirements

If your document requires witnesses:

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  • All witnesses must be present at the time of signing

  • Witnesses must have acceptable identification

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Please confirm witness requirements before the appointment to avoid delays.

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Questions Before Your Appointment?

If you are unsure whether you have the correct identification, documents, or additional items, feel free to ask before your appointment, or check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

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📞 Call or Text: (951) 444‑5880

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California Notary Disclaimer

G. S. Cauley is commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of California. I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice or assist with completing documents. For questions regarding the legal effect of any document, please consult an attorney or the document‑issuing agency.

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