Question 1

Do you provide virtual or online notary?

Accepted Answer

No. By law, In California we are unavailable to provide online notary services at this time. Explore notaries within the state of Virginia, Nevada, Texas, or Florida that are available to provide online notary services. Also see sites like notarize.com

Question 2

Do you provide virtual or online notary?

Accepted Answer

No. By law, In California we are unavailable to provide online notary services at this time. Explore notaries within the state of Virginia, Nevada, Texas, or Florida that are available to provide online notary services. Also see sites like notarize.com

Question 3

Signer speaks another language? Do I need a translator?

Accepted Answer

No. Streamline Signings is able to provide Spanish speaking notaries. With time, we can do our best to coordinate a notary that speaks another language for you. California guidelines indicate the notary must be able to communicate with the signer directly. Translators are not allowed in this instance. If you need a notary that speaks a language besides English or Spanish, it is best to search online for a notary that advertises their ability to speak that language. Utilize notary directories like notarycafe.com to find a foreign language speaker.  After doing an initial search by zip code, you can further filter the options by language, etc..

Question 4

Signer speaks another language? Do I need a translator?

Accepted Answer

No. Streamline Signings is able to provide Spanish speaking notaries. With time, we can do our best to coordinate a notary that speaks another language for you. California guidelines indicate the notary must be able to communicate with the signer directly. Translators are not allowed in this instance. If you need a notary that speaks a language besides English or Spanish, it is best to search online for a notary that advertises their ability to speak that language. Utilize notary directories like notarycafe.com to find a foreign language speaker.  After doing an initial search by zip code, you can further filter the options by language, etc..

Question 5

Can you translate documents?

Accepted Answer

No. We can never change or draft documents in anyway as a notary (by law), even translation. We can still notarize a document in a foreign language without knowing what it says, see below faq. Also, if you would like to translate it yourself, have it translated elsewhere, and provide us a sworn statement of its correct translation, we can notarize that statement!

Question 6

Can you translate documents?

Accepted Answer

No. We can never change or draft documents in anyway as a notary (by law), even translation. We can still notarize a document in a foreign language without knowing what it says, see below faq. Also, if you would like to translate it yourself, have it translated elsewhere, and provide us a sworn statement of its correct translation, we can notarize that statement!

Question 7

Document is in a foreign language, can you notarize it?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can notarize a document in any language as long as it is completed with no blanks and the signer is willing to sign it. Signers do have to be able to communicate in person with the notary in a mutually understood language.

Question 8

Document is in a foreign language, can you notarize it?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can notarize a document in any language as long as it is completed with no blanks and the signer is willing to sign it. Signers do have to be able to communicate in person with the notary in a mutually understood language.

Question 9

Do your notaries accept credit card? What other forms of payment?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We accept credit card, cash, check, and most forms of common payment. We can accept credit card on site at the time of the appointment or over the phone. We also accept online payments by paypal or credit card through our invoicing to businesses.

Question 10

Do your notaries accept credit card? What other forms of payment?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We accept credit card, cash, check, and most forms of common payment. We can accept credit card on site at the time of the appointment or over the phone. We also accept online payments by paypal or credit card through our invoicing to businesses.

Question 11

Why doesn’t Streamline Signings offer ASAP Notary Appointments?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we’re a small boutique team that book up quickly. Feel free to call we always try to accomdate everyone. However, It’s unsustainable for us at this time to reorganize throughout the day. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to meet this need in the future. In the meantime, we know that there are 4.4 million notaries in the USA and so many of them are awesome concerning same-day!  Ultimately, Streamline Signings aims to provide our customers with proactive excellence. We want to give you our best! In almost 10 years of service, we have found that there are few good outcomes from a rushed work. It’s important to us to prepare for a great experience ahead of time. Our team is fully-committed to our currently scheduled appointments even before our meetings. We are taking time to proof-check, organize, and ensure excellence in our notary processing. It is also very important to us to be mindful of our notaries and their families. Schedule us first thing tomorrow, we’ll be fresh and excited to help! If you need a notary asap, there are lots of other great services to choose from

Question 12

Why doesn’t Streamline Signings offer ASAP Notary Appointments?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we’re a small boutique team that book up quickly. Feel free to call we always try to accomdate everyone. However, It’s unsustainable for us at this time to reorganize throughout the day. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to meet this need in the future. In the meantime, we know that there are 4.4 million notaries in the USA and so many of them are awesome concerning same-day!  Ultimately, Streamline Signings aims to provide our customers with proactive excellence. We want to give you our best! In almost 10 years of service, we have found that there are few good outcomes from a rushed work. It’s important to us to prepare for a great experience ahead of time. Our team is fully-committed to our currently scheduled appointments even before our meetings. We are taking time to proof-check, organize, and ensure excellence in our notary processing. It is also very important to us to be mindful of our notaries and their families. Schedule us first thing tomorrow, we’ll be fresh and excited to help! If you need a notary asap, there are lots of other great services to choose from

Question 13

Is Streamline Signings an Approved Notary Service for loan documents?

Accepted Answer

We accommodate loan document signings all day long, every day. Are notaries are on multiple approved lists for companies such as Fidelity or First American! There is a good chance we are approved with your loan or escrow company. If not, we can usually meet their expectations with a quick email. We hold high insurance policies and background certifications to meet company vendor guidelines. There are thousands of lending institutions, if we aren’t on the list, let your lender or escrow know that you’d like to use us. You are a paying customer with the right to choose. There is some give in that.

Question 14

Is Streamline Signings an Approved Notary Service for loan documents?

Accepted Answer

We accommodate loan document signings all day long, every day. Are notaries are on multiple approved lists for companies such as Fidelity or First American! There is a good chance we are approved with your loan or escrow company. If not, we can usually meet their expectations with a quick email. We hold high insurance policies and background certifications to meet company vendor guidelines. There are thousands of lending institutions, if we aren’t on the list, let your lender or escrow know that you’d like to use us. You are a paying customer with the right to choose. There is some give in that.

Question 15

Can you Print, Deliver, Overnight, or Scan a set of documents?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer lots of additional services to accommodate your transaction efficiently and entirely. Let us know what you need. Additional service charges may apply. We have large printer/copier/scanners to attend to large print jobs effectively according to the appropriate page parameters.

Question 16

Can you Print, Deliver, Overnight, or Scan a set of documents?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer lots of additional services to accommodate your transaction efficiently and entirely. Let us know what you need. Additional service charges may apply. We have large printer/copier/scanners to attend to large print jobs effectively according to the appropriate page parameters.

Question 17

What if a signer does not have an Active Government-issued ID for my notary appointment?

Accepted Answer

If a signer doesn’t have an active drivers license, passport, or military ID. Two uninterested persons that can identify the signers will also suffice. They will need to identify themselves with the aforementioned IDs and they can affirm the identity of the signer to the notary public. See notary appointment preparation.

Question 18

What if a signer does not have an Active Government-issued ID for my notary appointment?

Accepted Answer

If a signer doesn’t have an active drivers license, passport, or military ID. Two uninterested persons that can identify the signers will also suffice. They will need to identify themselves with the aforementioned IDs and they can affirm the identity of the signer to the notary public. See notary appointment preparation.

Question 19

Do you have a notary that visit Jails or Detention Facilities?

Accepted Answer

We do visit jails, prisons, and detention facilities very often. We are familiar with the process. We can print out scanned documents, have them signed within the facility and returned promptly. You are also welcome to meet us at the detention facility with the documents. Schedule online here or visit the contact us page and shoot us a message for urgent signings.

Question 20

Do you have a notary that visit Jails or Detention Facilities?

Accepted Answer

We do visit jails, prisons, and detention facilities very often. We are familiar with the process. We can print out scanned documents, have them signed within the facility and returned promptly. You are also welcome to meet us at the detention facility with the documents. Schedule online here or visit the contact us page and shoot us a message for urgent signings.

Question 21

How does a jail notary appointment process work?

Accepted Answer

Notaries can visit a jail, prison, or detention facility without an appointment. Contact us or schedule a confirmed appointment online. We will reach out to you. As notaries, we are unable to provide the documents by law. Once you have your document ready, email it to us and we’ll print it out for the appointment. You can also meet us at the facility with your document. Once we have the document, we will send a notary into the facility within 24 hours (typically). Your document will be immediately signed /notarized. We will coordinate the best way to get a document back to you quickly. Learn more about detention facility here.

Question 22

How does a jail notary appointment process work?

Accepted Answer

Notaries can visit a jail, prison, or detention facility without an appointment. Contact us or schedule a confirmed appointment online. We will reach out to you. As notaries, we are unable to provide the documents by law. Once you have your document ready, email it to us and we’ll print it out for the appointment. You can also meet us at the facility with your document. Once we have the document, we will send a notary into the facility within 24 hours (typically). Your document will be immediately signed /notarized. We will coordinate the best way to get a document back to you quickly. Learn more about detention facility here.

Question 23

Can a notary help me draft documents or answer any legal questions?

Accepted Answer

No. A notary is unqualified to provide legal advice. We simply verify your identity and your willingness to sign a document or swear an oath. If you are unsure of what kind of document your receiving agency needs, reach out to them directly. If you need help with legal advice, an attorney is always best.

Question 24

Can a notary help me draft documents or answer any legal questions?

Accepted Answer

No. A notary is unqualified to provide legal advice. We simply verify your identity and your willingness to sign a document or swear an oath. If you are unsure of what kind of document your receiving agency needs, reach out to them directly. If you need help with legal advice, an attorney is always best.

Question 25

Do I need an Acknowledgement or Jurat?

Accepted Answer

California state law does not allow us to choose as we are unqualified to provide legal advice. Your best bet is to contact the receiving agency of your document and ask them what they require. Ask them what they want for their processing. Acknowledgment certificates contain verbiage in which the notary indicates a signer has acknowledged they personally signed the document before them. A Jurat certificate contains verbiage in which the notary has received an affirmation or sworn verbal confirmation about the document’s being true and correct. We can let you know the difference between an acknowledgment and jurat.

Question 26

Do I need an Acknowledgement or Jurat?

Accepted Answer

California state law does not allow us to choose as we are unqualified to provide legal advice. Your best bet is to contact the receiving agency of your document and ask them what they require. Ask them what they want for their processing. Acknowledgment certificates contain verbiage in which the notary indicates a signer has acknowledged they personally signed the document before them. A Jurat certificate contains verbiage in which the notary has received an affirmation or sworn verbal confirmation about the document’s being true and correct. We can let you know the difference between an acknowledgment and jurat.

Question 27

Do your notaries visit medical health care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. we visit hospitals and nursing homes frequently. We understand these may be sensitive moments, we want to protect you and everyone moving forward. Our main concern is that the signer of the document can hold a full conversation with our notaries for everyone’s protection.  (If this is questionable, read on here, “elderly and frail”.)   During the Covid-19, coordinate a visit with nurses and hospital staff in advance. It is possible for us to meet with patients. Social workers and hospital staff can help with our approval. Health facility notaries need to be handled with care to protect the signers. We do take extra precautions to ensure everyone is protected. The signers must have satisfactory ID (see appointment prep page). The signer must be in a good state of mind to make sound decisions. The signer must not be under the influence of medications or any substances that will affect their decision making process. The signer must be willing to sign the documents on their own accord. Lastly, if signing in a skilled nursing facility or nursing home, the site ‘ombudsmen’ must be present for the signing of any health care related documents. We do ask a series of questions to ensure a signer is oriented, fully understanding the nature of the documents. This is for everyone’s protection.

Question 28

Do your notaries visit medical health care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. we visit hospitals and nursing homes frequently. We understand these may be sensitive moments, we want to protect you and everyone moving forward. Our main concern is that the signer of the document can hold a full conversation with our notaries for everyone’s protection.  (If this is questionable, read on here, “elderly and frail”.)   During the Covid-19, coordinate a visit with nurses and hospital staff in advance. It is possible for us to meet with patients. Social workers and hospital staff can help with our approval. Health facility notaries need to be handled with care to protect the signers. We do take extra precautions to ensure everyone is protected. The signers must have satisfactory ID (see appointment prep page). The signer must be in a good state of mind to make sound decisions. The signer must not be under the influence of medications or any substances that will affect their decision making process. The signer must be willing to sign the documents on their own accord. Lastly, if signing in a skilled nursing facility or nursing home, the site ‘ombudsmen’ must be present for the signing of any health care related documents. We do ask a series of questions to ensure a signer is oriented, fully understanding the nature of the documents. This is for everyone’s protection.

Question 29

Do you provide notary 24/7 , after hours, early mornings, and weekends?"

Accepted Answer

Yes and no. We are not a service that is readily on call. With advance notice, we will gladly schedule appointments after day time operating hours for your convenience.

Question 30

Do you provide notary 24/7 , after hours, early mornings, and weekends?"

Accepted Answer

Yes and no. We are not a service that is readily on call. With advance notice, we will gladly schedule appointments after day time operating hours for your convenience.

Question 31

Is there a fee for cancelled appointments last minute?

Accepted Answer

If you contact an 1-1/2 to 2 hours in advance. We waive any cancel fees at this time. If our notary arrives to your appointment location and the signing is cancelled, we do charge a time/travel fee starting at $70 to accommodate our notary’s time/travel and missed reservations.

Question 32

Is there a fee for cancelled appointments last minute?

Accepted Answer

If you contact an 1-1/2 to 2 hours in advance. We waive any cancel fees at this time. If our notary arrives to your appointment location and the signing is cancelled, we do charge a time/travel fee starting at $70 to accommodate our notary’s time/travel and missed reservations.

Question 33

Do you provide Medallion Signature Guarantee?

Accepted Answer

No. This entails verification of information that we cannot provide.  This is a service that is provided by a banking institution that you’re a customer of. It confirms your identity, signature, and legal authority to transfer securities. As notaries, we also verify identity, but the Medallion Signature Guarantee is issued by financial institutions that can further verify your authorities to financial matters.

Question 34

Do you provide Medallion Signature Guarantee?

Accepted Answer

No. This entails verification of information that we cannot provide.  This is a service that is provided by a banking institution that you’re a customer of. It confirms your identity, signature, and legal authority to transfer securities. As notaries, we also verify identity, but the Medallion Signature Guarantee is issued by financial institutions that can further verify your authorities to financial matters.

Question 35

Someone already signed. Can you notarize the document if the signer isn't present or unavailable ?

Accepted Answer

No. California requires the signer to present before the notary. The signer is identified and conveys willingness in the notary’s physical presence. California law does not allow virtual or remote notary.  Visit notarize.com for information on remote notary.

Question 36

Someone already signed. Can you notarize the document if the signer isn't present or unavailable ?

Accepted Answer

No. California requires the signer to present before the notary. The signer is identified and conveys willingness in the notary’s physical presence. California law does not allow virtual or remote notary.  Visit notarize.com for information on remote notary.

Question 37

Does Streamline Signings officiate Weddings or Provide any Marraige Licenses/Services

Accepted Answer

No. We only offer standard notary services. Marriages can typically be coordinated through the San Diego County Recorder’s Office ( https://arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx ) – They can offer marriage documentation and procedure.

Question 38

Does Streamline Signings officiate Weddings or Provide any Marraige Licenses/Services

Accepted Answer

No. We only offer standard notary services. Marriages can typically be coordinated through the San Diego County Recorder’s Office ( https://arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx ) – They can offer marriage documentation and procedure.

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