FAQs

General FAQs

What is your service area?

EZ Notarized is based in Tracy, CA 95304. A travel fee may be applied to notary signings or Live Scan Fingerprinting services outside of 25 miles from our home base (see our Service Area & Rates). Mobile Notary Public and Live Scan Fingerprinting services are available to the following counties:

Alameda

Contra Costa

El Dorado

Sacramento

San Joaquin

Santa Clara

Stanislaus

Tuolumne

What days of the week and times can I schedule a Mobile Notary or Live Scan Fingerprint appointment?

We want to make it easy to notarize! We operate daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 8 am to 10 pm. An additional fee is added for all services requested before or after operating hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

The Cancellation & Late Policy can be reviewed here.

How do I schedule a mobile appointment?

You can call, email, or request an appointment online. You can view contact information here. All mobile appointments made online are subject to final approval to ensure there is no scheduling conflict with appointments made offline.

Notary & Signing Agent FAQs

What is the difference between a Notary Public and a Signing Agent?

A notary, or notary public, is an individual who can witness signatures on legal documents (and verify the identity of the signer) or administer oaths. They do not validate the legality, accuracy, or truthfulness of the documents nor do they provide legal advice. Questions regarding the document should be directed to the issuing authority.

A signing agent is a notary public who is certified in notarizing loan closing documents. Their duties may also include having the documents notarized, delivered, and processed.

Can the notarization be done online?

No. In accordance with California state law, CA Notary Publics do not have the authority to perform online or remote notarizations; the signer with a valid photo ID must be present before the Notary Public to have their document notarized. For convenience, a Notary Public can come to you.

What types of forms can a Notary Public notarize?

A Notary Public can provide the following services:

Acknowledgment Notarization

Affidavit Notarization

Contract Notarization

Deed Notarization

Jurat Notarization

Oaths/Affirmation Notarization

Powers of Attorney Notarization

Signature Witnessing

Vehicle Title Transfer Notarization

Adoptions Document Notarization

Copy Certification

Health Directive Notarization

Passport Application Notarization

Real Estate Document Notarization

Trust Notarization

Will Notarization

What should I have available at my Mobile Notary Public appointment?

For all Notary Public or Signing Agent services, please have the following available:

Valid Government-Issued Photo Identification (view list)

Affidavit Notarization

**If EZ Notarized has been hired on behalf of a loan agency or officer, the assigned Signing Agent will bring the loan documents to the appointment.

How much does a Mobile Notary Public cost?

Please review our rates here.

Live Scan Fingerprinting FAQs

What is Live Scan fingerprinting?

Live Scan Fingerprinting is the digital recording and submission of an individual’s fingerprints to their State’s Department of Justice and/or FBI for a criminal history background check. Live Scan Fingerprinting is a convenient and mess-free (inkless) way for individuals to complete a criminal history background check required as a condition of licensure, certification, employment, adoption, or immigration/VISA purposes.

How much is Live Scan Fingerprinting?

We charge a $25 “rolling” fee (scanning fee) and a $30 mobile convenience fee ($55 total for service). Depending on your location or time of the appointment there may be additional fees added to your balance due. Government or other agency fees, plus the cost of your certifications or licensure are not included and are paid separately. The State of California Department of Justice has a list of agency fees you can download and view (last updated August 2012 and fees are subject to change without notice; call to verify pricing).

What should I have available at my Live Scan Fingerprinting appointment?

For all Live Scan Fingerprinting services, please have the following available:

Valid Government Issued Photo Identification or Other Acceptable Form(s) of Identification

Request for Live Scan Application from Requesting Agency (this MUST include completed ORI and Applicant Type assigned by the Department of Justice).

What type of background check does a Live Scan perform?

A California Live Scan is the fingerprinting process necessary for the California Department of Justice to report your Summary Criminal History record (usually of the last 7 years) to the agency requesting your background check.