Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does a mobile notary cost? First Choice Notary Svcs. mobile appointments start at **$95** for general documents within our primary service area. This includes travel and up to four notarized signatures. Pricing varies for hospital and senior living appointments, estate planning documents, real estate signings, apostille services, evenings/weekends and locations outside our primary service area. You'll see the starting price and what is included before you book. What identification do I need for a notary appointment? A current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport, is the easiest way to establish your identity. If your ID is expired or you don't have acceptable identification available, **contact us before scheduling.** Depending on the circumstances, another method of establishing your identity may be available. Please do not assume a photocopy or picture of an ID will be sufficient. What if my family member no longer has current identification? Don't automatically assume the document cannot be notarized. Missouri allows identity to be established in more than one way, including through credible witnesses when the requirements are met. This situation comes up frequently with older adults who have been living in senior living or care facilities for many years. **Call us before booking** so we can discuss the identification issue and determine whether an acceptable option may be available. What should I have ready for my appointment? Have the complete document available, along with identification for everyone whose signature will be notarized. Please complete the document as instructed before the appointment, but **do not sign a signature that must be witnessed by the notary before we arrive.** If your document requires witnesses, arrange for them to be present unless we've discussed other arrangements in advance. If you aren't sure how a legal document should be completed, contact the attorney or organization that provided it. A notary cannot provide legal advice or tell you how to complete your legal documents. Do you travel to hospitals, senior living communities and rehabilitation facilities? Yes. These are a significant part of our mobile notary practice. We provide appointments at hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospice locations and other care settings throughout our service area. Before scheduling, consider whether the signer has acceptable identification, whether witnesses are required and what time of day the signer is typically most alert and comfortable. If you're unsure about any of these things, call us before booking. Can you notarize a Power of Attorney, Will or estate planning documents? Yes. First Choice Notary Svcs. regularly handles the execution and notarization of Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trust documents, healthcare directives and other estate planning documents. We do **not** draft legal documents or provide legal advice. If an attorney prepared your documents, please bring the complete package and follow the attorney's instructions regarding execution and witnesses. Can you provide a Power of Attorney form? First Choice Notary Svcs. does not select or draft legal documents for clients. We can, however, direct you to independent public resources where forms are available. Choosing the appropriate document and deciding how it should be completed remains your responsibility. If you need advice about which document is appropriate for your circumstances, please consult an attorney. Do you provide apostille services? Yes. First Choice Notary Svcs. provides apostille and authentication facilitation for: **Missouri documents** **Documents originating in other U.S. states** **Federal documents** The correct process depends on where the document originated and the country where it will be used. If you're unsure what you need, that's okay. Send us information about the document and its destination country, and we'll help determine the appropriate process. What if I don't see an appointment time that works? Call or text **314-926-0433**. Same-day, evening and weekend appointments may be available even when the time you need isn't showing on the online schedule.
How much does a mobile notary cost? First Choice Notary Svcs. mobile appointments start at **$95** for general documents within our primary service area. This includes travel and up to four notarized signatures. Pricing varies for hospital and senior living appointments, estate planning documents, real estate signings, apostille services, evenings/weekends and locations outside our primary service area. You'll see the starting price and what is included before you book. What identification do I need for a notary appointment? A current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport, is the easiest way to establish your identity. If your ID is expired or you don't have acceptable identification available, **contact us before scheduling.** Depending on the circumstances, another method of establishing your identity may be available. Please do not assume a photocopy or picture of an ID will be sufficient. What if my family member no longer has current identification? Don't automatically assume the document cannot be notarized. Missouri allows identity to be established in more than one way, including through credible witnesses when the requirements are met. This situation comes up frequently with older adults who have been living in senior living or care facilities for many years. **Call us before booking** so we can discuss the identification issue and determine whether an acceptable option may be available. What should I have ready for my appointment? Have the complete document available, along with identification for everyone whose signature will be notarized. Please complete the document as instructed before the appointment, but **do not sign a signature that must be witnessed by the notary before we arrive.** If your document requires witnesses, arrange for them to be present unless we've discussed other arrangements in advance. If you aren't sure how a legal document should be completed, contact the attorney or organization that provided it. A notary cannot provide legal advice or tell you how to complete your legal documents. Do you travel to hospitals, senior living communities and rehabilitation facilities? Yes. These are a significant part of our mobile notary practice. We provide appointments at hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospice locations and other care settings throughout our service area. Before scheduling, consider whether the signer has acceptable identification, whether witnesses are required and what time of day the signer is typically most alert and comfortable. If you're unsure about any of these things, call us before booking. Can you notarize a Power of Attorney, Will or estate planning documents? Yes. First Choice Notary Svcs. regularly handles the execution and notarization of Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trust documents, healthcare directives and other estate planning documents. We do **not** draft legal documents or provide legal advice. If an attorney prepared your documents, please bring the complete package and follow the attorney's instructions regarding execution and witnesses. Can you provide a Power of Attorney form? First Choice Notary Svcs. does not select or draft legal documents for clients. We can, however, direct you to independent public resources where forms are available. Choosing the appropriate document and deciding how it should be completed remains your responsibility. If you need advice about which document is appropriate for your circumstances, please consult an attorney. Do you provide apostille services? Yes. First Choice Notary Svcs. provides apostille and authentication facilitation for: **Missouri documents** **Documents originating in other U.S. states** **Federal documents** The correct process depends on where the document originated and the country where it will be used. If you're unsure what you need, that's okay. Send us information about the document and its destination country, and we'll help determine the appropriate process. What if I don't see an appointment time that works? Call or text **314-926-0433**. Same-day, evening and weekend appointments may be available even when the time you need isn't showing on the online schedule.