Philadelphia Notary Fees,
Travel Fees & Mobile Notary Pricing
Arlene Mobile Notary Services provides transparent notary pricing for mobile notary appointments, hospital notarizations, nursing home visits, Power of Attorney documents, estate planning documents, loan signings, real estate documents, Remote Online Notary services, In-Person Electronic Notary services, and emergency notary requests throughout Philadelphia and surrounding Pennsylvania counties.
Request Notary ServicesPennsylvania State Notary Fees
Pennsylvania state notary fees are charged separately from mobile service fees, travel fees, convenience fees, printing fees, scanback fees, witness fees, shipping fees, administrative fees, and emergency appointment fees.
| NOTARIAL ACT | PENNSYLVANIA STATE FEE |
|---|---|
| Taking an Acknowledgment | $5 for the first name and $2 for each additional name in the same certificate |
| Administering an Oath or Affirmation | $5 per individual |
| Taking Verification on Oath or Affirmation | $5 |
| Witnessing or Attesting a Signature | $5 per signature |
| Certifying or Attesting a Copy or Deposition | $5 per Certified Copy |
| Noting a Protest of a Negotiable Instrument | $3 per page |
Mobile Notary Fees in Philadelphia, PA
Arlene Mobile Notary Services offers professional mobile notary services throughout Philadelphia and surrounding Pennsylvania counties. Mobile notary appointments start at $60, which includes travel within the standard service area and one notarial certificate. Every appointment is quoted individually based on travel distance, driving time, appointment location, document type, number of notarial acts, number of signers, urgency, parking, printing requirements, scanbacks, witnesses, and after-hours, weekend, or holiday scheduling.
Every client receives an itemized quote before the appointment is confirmed, so you always know the total cost in advance. There are never any hidden fees.
- Mobile Notary Appointments: Starting at $60, including travel within the standard service area and one notarial certificate.
- Extended Travel: Appointments requiring longer travel times, outside the standard service area, may require an additional travel fee.
- Mortgage, Estate Planning & Property Documents: Starting at $150+, depending on travel, document package size, printing, scanbacks, and appointment complexity.
- Hospital, Nursing Home & Care Facility Appointments: Fees are based on travel time, document type, number of notarizations, parking, and appointment requirements.
- Same-Day, Rush, After-Hours, Weekend & Holiday Appointments: Additional fees apply based on availability.
- Document Printing: Documents may be printed from emailed PDF files for an additional fee. Printing services are not included with any appointment fee unless specifically stated in your quote.
- Scanbacks: Additional fees apply based on page count and turnaround time.
- Witness Services: Professional witnesses may be available by advance request. Additional witness fees apply.
- Payment: Your total fee is provided before your appointment is confirmed. Payment may be required to reserve certain appointments, including Remote Online Notary (RON), emergency, and extended-distance appointments.
Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, and Property Document Fees
Estate planning and property-related appointments require additional time, preparation, identification review, signing coordination, and careful notarial completion.
Documents in this category may include Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Healthcare Directive, Living Will, Trust documents, Quit Claim Deed, Warranty Deed, real estate documents, seller packages, refinance packages, HELOC documents, mortgage documents, and other property transfer documents.
Minimum fee for mortgage, estate planning, Power of Attorney, and property-related documents: $150 plus Pennsylvania state notary fees.
Hospital, Nursing Home, and Emergency Notary Fees
Hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, assisted living, and emergency notary appointments may require travel, parking, facility check-in, bedside coordination, family communication, witness coordination, and additional time to confirm signer awareness and willingness.
Same-day, rush, after-hours, weekend, Sunday, and holiday appointments may include an additional expedited service fee when available.
Loan Signing and Real Estate Notary Fees
Loan signing and real estate appointments may include document printing, borrower identification, signing table coordination, completion of notarial certificates, scanbacks, and shipping preparation through FedEx or UPS when required by the title company, lender, attorney, or signing service.
Final pricing depends on the number of pages, number of signers, travel location, scanback requirements, shipping instructions, and appointment urgency.
Remote Online Notary and IPEN Pricing
Arlene Mobile Notary Services also provides Remote Online Notary and In-Person Electronic Notary services when appropriate. Remote Online Notary sessions require identity verification, approved technology, signer participation by audio-video communication, and proper electronic notarial completion.
Pricing may vary based on platform requirements, number of signers, document type, identity verification, and session complexity.
Identification Required for Every Notary Appointment
All signers must personally appear before the notary and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification. A photocopy, screenshot, picture, or digital image of identification is not acceptable.
If a signer does not have acceptable identification, two credible witnesses may be required when permitted. Witnesses must personally appear, present valid identification, and meet Pennsylvania notary requirements.
When a Notarization
Cannot Be Completed
If a notarization cannot be completed for reasons beyond the Notary Public’s control, and through no fault of the Notary, a $60 travel/appointment fee will still apply. Common reasons include expired, invalid, or missing identification; incomplete or incorrect documents; signer incapacity; an unwilling signer; missing required witnesses; blank documents; inability to communicate directly with the signer; or unclear or improper notarial instructions.
Accepted Payment Methods
Payment may be accepted by Cash, Zelle, Venmo, or Apple Pay.
An itemized receipt can be provided for notary services, travel fees, printing, scanbacks, witness coordination, and Pennsylvania state notary fees.
Important Legal Disclaimer
Arlene Mobile Notary Services is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice, draft legal documents, select the type of notarization for you, explain legal rights, or determine whether a document is legally sufficient. Please contact an attorney or the document provider for legal questions before your appointment.
Schedule a Philadelphia Mobile Notary Appointment
For Philadelphia notary fees, mobile notary pricing, hospital notarizations, Power of Attorney documents, estate planning documents, loan signings, emergency notary appointments, Remote Online Notary services, or In-Person Electronic Notary services, contact Arlene Mobile Notary Services.
Call or Text: 215-435-2079
Email:
now@arlenenotary.com