Terms of Service

Alamo Notary Services is a California-licensed mobile notary public practice serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1991. We provide the following professional notary and related services: General Notary Services • Acknowledgments and jurats • Oaths, affirmations, and sworn statements • Signature witnessing and verification • Certified copies (where permitted by California law) • Affidavits and declarations Estate Planning & Legal Documents • Durable and Healthcare Powers of Attorney (POA) • Advance Healthcare Directives and Living Wills • Trust signings and amendments • Deeds and property transfers • Litigation support documents and court filings Senior & Healthcare Settings • Bedside notarizations at skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living facilities • Medical Powers of Attorney and POLST forms • Hospital and clinic on-site service • Clinical trial and research consents • HIPAA-aware, discreet document handling Financial & Wealth Management • Brokerage and investment account transfers • IRA and retirement plan documents • Wealth transfer and beneficiary designations • Corporate resolutions and authorizations Certified Loan Signing Services (NNA Certified) • Refinance and purchase signings • HELOC and reverse mortgage packages • Title and escrow company coordination • E-doc and hard copy packages (starts at $249.00) Witness Services • Credible witness sourcing for estate, trust, and legal documents • Coordinated with your notary appointment Apostille Services • Full apostille chain management (notarization through California Secretary of State) • Birth certificates, educational credentials, business documents • Rush processing available Dedicated In-House Notary (Premium) • On-site at your office, firm, or facility for 4–8 hour blocks • Unlimited signers during the reserved block • Custom pricing — contact us to quote We operate under California Notary Public Commission #2517923 and maintain all state-required bonds and insurance.

By scheduling or using our services, clients agree to: • Provide valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, or state ID) • Appear in person for notarization, unless remote online notarization (RON) is expressly arranged and legally permitted • Be mentally competent and fully aware of the document's contents and legal effect • Sign all documents voluntarily and free from duress or undue influence • Ensure all required signers are present at the time of appointment • Disclose in advance any special circumstances (e.g., signer with limited mobility, documents in a foreign language, complex multi-signer packages) • Provide accurate and complete information when booking • Pay all agreed-upon fees at the time of service Failure to meet these requirements may result in the refusal of notarization services. A trip fee may still apply if we have dispatched to your location.

Our fee structure is as follows: Standard Notarization: $15.00 per signature Witness Fee: $45.00 per sourced witness (applies to witnesses provided by Alamo Notary; no charge if client provides their own qualified witness) Certified Loan Signings: Starting at $249.00 per signing package Apostille Services: Quoted per document and jurisdiction Dedicated In-House Notary Block: Custom — contact us for a quote Mobile Travel Fees (4-zone structure, based on distance from Danville, CA 94526): • Zone 1 (0–10 miles — Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton): $95 • Zone 2 (11–25 miles — Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Concord, Livermore): $125 • Zone 3 (26–40 miles — Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward): $185 • Zone 4 (40+ miles — San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, North Bay): $255 A minimum visit charge of $115 applies to all appointments, regardless of zone. This minimum covers the notary's travel and scheduling commitment. Enterprise Plan clients pay via prepaid signature credits — travel fees still apply unless otherwise agreed in writing. Active Enterprise Plan subscribers receive a 20% discount on all mobile travel fees for the duration of their subscription. Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, credit/debit cards, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay Payment is due at the time of service. Invoicing may be arranged in advance for law firms, healthcare organizations, and established enterprise clients. We reserve the right to decline service if payment cannot be confirmed.

Same-day appointments are available 24/7. The following fees apply when appointments are modified or cancelled: Cancellation Fees: • More than 24 hours in advance: No fee • 4–24 hours before appointment: $95 cancellation fee • Less than 2 hours before appointment: $155 cancellation fee • No-show (notary arrives, client unavailable): Full mobile fee + $115.00 service fee Rescheduling: • With 24+ hours notice: No charge (subject to availability) • With less than 24 hours notice: $25 rescheduling fee For Enterprise Plan clients, cancellation fees are deducted from the signature credit balance rather than billed separately. Emergency cancellations due to documented unforeseen circumstances (e.g., medical emergency, family bereavement) will be reviewed case by case and fees may be waived at our sole discretion. Documentation may be required. Cancellation fees reflect the cost of reserved travel time, blocked scheduling, and preparation work completed prior to the appointment.