What is a Mobile Notary in New York

What is a Mobile Notary in New York State

In New York State, mobile notary is someone who performs notarial service outside of an office. It’s a way to provide service and accessibility for clients who may be unable to visit a notary’s office. For example: Physical limitations, lack of time, or geographical location. There are many different functions a mobile notary can perform, and knowing this can be very important for anyone looking to get something notarized. We at Notary New York train individuals to take, and pass, the New York Notary Exam. So, to be a mobile notary, one must first be a commissioned notary.

At Notary New York, we prepare people to pass the New York Notary Exam. This is merely one topic covered in our notary training course. A mobile notary may be more apt to encounter the need for a Certificate of Official Character. Of course, this depeneds on what counties they service.

What is a Notary Public:

Before we get into the details of a mobile notary, you need to understand what it is that a notary public does. A notary public is someone appointed by a state, who has the authority to perform certain legal acts. The purpose is to help prevent fraud. A notary will verify a person’s identity. They will often witness a signature on a document. This function plays a key part in deterring fraud and ensuring documents are executed according to legal standards.

For example, in New York State, a notary public performs are oaths, affidavits and acknowledgments of signatures in documents. Notaries follow a strict set of ethical and legal guidelines. Their role is essential in a number of legal and financial contexts, including real estate transactions, commercial deals, and legal documents.

What is a Mobile Notary:

A mobile notary provides notarial services in a mobile format, as the name implies. Typically, a mobile notary travels to take care of signing or notarization wherever the client desires. It could be at a home, office, hospital, or any other venue. This flexibility is useful in situations where a client’s mobility is restricted, such as the elderly or people with health complications, or in emergency situations where immediate notarization is needed.  A mobile notary may be required to provide a Certificate of Official Character.

What Does a Mobile Notary Do?

Mobile notaries in New York State offer the same services provided by standard notaries. After all, they are notaries. The only difference is that a mobile notary will travel to you. So, just like a standard notary, the services include:

Document Notarization: The primary function is to witness signatures and certify documents. This covers things like legal documents — wills, powers of attorney and real estate documents.

Acknowledgments: This is when a notary verifies that the person signing a particular document is doing so willingly and understands what is in the document. Have training on data until October 2023.

Oaths and Affirmations: Mobile notaries also have authority to administer oaths and affirmations, which may be used for legal proceedings or business transactions. First though, let’s look at what copy notaries can do:

Certify Copies: Some notaries are authenticated to produce copies of specific documents, however, this service can vary by state and will possibly not be available in New York

Legal & Practical Assertions:

Mobile notaries in New York are required to meet the same legal requirements as traditional notaries. After all, as stated above, they are standard notaries. The only difference is that they travel.

A mobile notary provides a huge time-saving convenience. Especially in busy or emergency settings. It also offers a level of personalized attention and customer support that a traditional office may not be able to provide at all times.

Challenges:

Although the convenience of a mobile notary is evident, there are also some limitations and challenges with this service. These mobile notaries also charge additional fees for travel and convenience, which can range based on the distance they need to travel and the time of day. Clients should make sure to procure any fee agreements up front as this can prevent a misunderstanding of how much the firm can charge.