NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES IN PASADENA
Need a document notarized? Visit Pasadena Live Scan Service for professional, in-office California notary services with clear pricing, bilingual assistance, and convenient online scheduling.
In-office notary service only. Our office is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only.
Documents We Commonly See
California notaries perform notarial acts on many types of documents. The document itself determines the required notarial certificate, and the notary cannot select that act for you.
Powers of Attorney
Documents authorizing another person to act on someone's behalf when the paperwork is ready for notarization.
Affidavits & Sworn Statements
Documents that may require the signer to take an oath or affirmation and sign before the notary.
Parental Consent Forms
Travel permissions, consent documents, and similar forms when notarization is required by the recipient.
Business Documents
Corporate, professional, authorization, and other business paperwork that includes a proper notarial certificate.
Other Notarial Documents
If you are unsure whether we can notarize your document, call before your visit and describe what the document issuer requested.
Acknowledgment or Jurat?
These are two of the most common California notarial acts. Your document, attorney, agency, lender, or receiving organization should tell you which one is required.
Identity + Acknowledgment of Signature
The signer personally appears, is identified by satisfactory evidence, and acknowledges having executed the document.
- The document may already be signed before the appointment.
- The signer must personally appear before the notary.
- The notary completes the required California acknowledgment certificate.
Oath or Affirmation + Signature
The signer personally appears, takes an oath or affirmation, and signs the document in the presence of the notary.
- Wait to sign the jurat document until you are with the notary.
- The notary administers an oath or affirmation.
- The notary completes the jurat certificate and applies the seal.
California Notary Fees
Our office keeps notary pricing simple: we charge $15 per document that needs to be notarized. We will review your paperwork with you before the notarization begins.
What to Bring
A little preparation helps your appointment move quickly and prevents unnecessary return visits.
Bring These With You
- Your complete document, including all pages needed for the notarization.
- Qualifying identification for each signer who must be identified.
- Every signer who is required to personally appear before the notary.
- Any instructions supplied by the agency, attorney, lender, or organization receiving the document.
Avoid These Common Problems
- Do not leave required information incomplete or missing from the document.
- For a jurat, do not sign until you are physically in front of the notary.
- Do not ask the notary to choose which notarial certificate your document requires.
- Do not expect the notary to explain legal language, prepare documents, or provide legal advice.
Your Notary Visit in 3 Steps
Bring Your Document + ID
Arrive with the complete paperwork, qualifying identification, and every signer who is required to appear.
Identity & Notarial Act
The notary reviews the certificate, verifies identity as required, and completes the acknowledgment, jurat, oath, or other permitted act.
Certificate + Seal
The notary completes the certificate, signs, applies the official seal, and returns the document to you.
Notary Public FAQs
Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online. Walk-ins may be accepted when availability allows during regular business hours.
Our office charges $15 per document that needs to be notarized.
It depends on the notarial act. A jurat requires you to sign in the notary's presence. An acknowledgment may involve a signature that was already made, but the signer must still personally appear and acknowledge executing the document.
Common examples include a driver's license, state identification card, U.S. passport, or U.S. passport card. California law also permits certain other forms of identification when statutory requirements are met. Call us before your visit if you are unsure.
No. A California notary cannot choose the notarial act for you or provide legal advice. The document issuer, receiving agency, lender, or your attorney should tell you which certificate is required.
No. A notary is not acting as an attorney and cannot provide legal advice, draft legal documents, or advise you about the legal effect of a document.
Notary service is currently provided in our Pasadena office during regular business hours. We do not advertise mobile or after-hours notary service.
California notaries have limited authority to certify copies. For example, a notary may certify a copy of a power of attorney when permitted by law. Certified copies of many public records must instead come from the government agency or custodian that issued the record.
Convenient In-Office Notary Service
Schedule online or call if you have questions about your document, identification, or the number of signers before making the trip.
Schedule Your Pasadena Notary Appointment
Bring your complete document, qualifying identification, and all required signers. If you're unsure about your ID or paperwork, call us before your visit.