FAQs

A Notary Public is an official appointed by the Maryland secretary of state to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents.  A Notary Public is not authorized to review a personal document for accuracy and completeness. A Notary's duty is to screen the signers of important documents for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction.

• Powers of Attorney

• Affidavits

• Certified Copies

• Deeds

• Wills

• Passport Parental Consent

• Bill of Sale

• Advance Directive

• Other legal documents

Maryland notaries are now required to complete a notarial certificate for every act they perform. If your document does not already have a space with notary language included please ask your document preparer what kind of certificate should be attached (i.e. acknowledgement, oath/affirmation, or signature witness).

Yes.  Where the document will be used is not relevant to my ability to notarize it. However, I must be physically present in the State of Maryland when acting as a Maryland Notary Public.

I am commissioned to notarize documents in-person anywhere in the state of Maryland as well as remotely using an online vendor. 

I can meet you at your home, local coffee shop, or other preferred location. I no longer provide services from my home. I primarily service Montgomery County but am available throughout the surrounding area for an additional mileage fee. 

You can also use my online notary services from anywhere in the world! Message me for more detailed information.

When you have your document notarized, you must provide proof of your identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• State-issued driver’s license

• State-issued identification card

• U.S. passport

• U.S. military ID

• State, county, and local government IDs

Note: Only U.S. issued identifications are acceptable forms of ID.

General Fees:

• In-person notarization: $6 per signature on original documents. $3 per signature on copies.

• Travel fee: $5 + mileage*

• Online notarization: $25 per notarial act

Contact me for a more accurate quote. I accept cash, check, Venmo, or credit card via online payment link.

For more notary fee information for the state of Maryland, visit https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/01.02.08.02.aspx
*Travel fee applies to all appointments outside of my home office. Mileage reimbursement applies for appointments outside of Montgomery County. The IRS mileage rate for 2023 is 65​.5 cents per mile.