FAQs
What form of ID should I bring to the appointment? Accepted forms of ID include: 1). A driver's license, ID cards issued by the DMV, learners permit, provisional or limited term driver's license. 2). A United States passport or an officially recognized passport of a foreign country. 3). A United States military ID card that contains the individuals photograph and signature. 4). A Tribal ID card issued by a federally recognized tribe that contains a person's photograph and signature. 5). Other government documents. A document issued by the federal government or a state, county or local government that contains the individuals photograph and signature. 6). Corrections Records. Identification used to identify the incarcerated person shall be the ID that is used in the facility to positively ID an individual through examination and comparison of official government records.
Do I have to be present for the notarization? Yes. Individual(s) signing the document(s) must be physically present for the notarization to be valid.
Do I need to bring a second form of ID? Always a good idea to bring a second form of ID. If there is any confusion about the identity of the signer, we may request additional information or ID to confirm your identity.
What is a certified copy? A certified copy is a photocopy of a document that a notary public certifies as an accurate reproduction of the original. The notary public is responsible for ensuring the copy is a true, full, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the document. For this type of notarization, the notary must personally make or carefully supervise the making of the copy. Items that we CANNOT certify: public records like birth certificates, marriage or divorce decrees, or other vital records, as they are only certified by the custodian of the records. For these, you must contact the appropriate agency (e.g., county clerk or Oregon Center for Health Statistics) to request a certified copy.
How are fees calculated for certified copies? The fee for a certified copy is $10 for the certification itself. Additionally, there is a charge of $0.25 per page for each page included in the certified copy. For example, if your original document is 4 pages long, the total cost would be: $10 for the certification, $1 for the pages (4 pages x $0.25). So, the total fee for certifying a 4-page document would be $11.
What is the cost for notarization? Each notarial act is $10 plus a travel fee, which is determined by which zone the appointment takes place in. Example of cost breakdown: Travel Fee (Zone #1): $25 Notary Fee: $10 per notarial act (For 3 notarial acts: 3 x $10 = $30) Total for Appointment: $25 (Travel Fee) + $30 (Notary Fee) = $55
What is a Notarial Act and How Do You Charge for Notarial Services? We charge $10 per notarial act, not per document. A notarial act occurs each time we place our notary stamp on a document. Some documents may require more than one notarial act, especially if they have multiple signers or sections that need notarization. For example: If a document requires 3 notarial acts, the total fee would be $30. If you need multiple copies of the same document notarized, each copy that requires a notarial act will be charged separately.
What if I can't afford a Notary? There are several free options available for notary services. We recommend checking with your local library or bank, as many offer notary services at no cost to the public.
What forms of payment do you accept? Currently, cash and check are the only forms of accepted payment.