Hospital Notary Services in Los Angeles

• The signer must be aware, coherent, and willing to sign the documents when the notary arrives.

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• You should always try to contact the patient prior to the Notary's visit to the care facility to discuss the reason you are sending a Notary to them and to explain what the document entails. Notaries are not responsible for going over documents with patients, as Notaries are not attorneys and can't offer legal advice.

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• If your document requires witnesses, please confirm with the hospital or care facility first. Many facilities do not allow staff members to act as witnesses. If witnesses are needed, the notary may be able to arrange them for an additional fee.

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• Notaries are not allowed to create documents for the patient, such as advance healthcare directives, affidavits, wills, etc., unless they are also a licensed document preparer or an attorney. You should always be prepared with your document when requesting a Notary.

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• If you are not able to be present for the signing, you should always discuss with your Notary how the documents should be returned to you (UPS, FEDEX, or regular mail). Additional fees may apply.

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• The signer must present valid government-issued identification for the notarization to proceed.