Real Estate Document Notarization in Sacramento
Grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and more. Whether you're transferring title, funding a trust, or signing from a hospital bed, we come to you.
What you need to know
Real Estate Documents We Notarize
Real estate documents in California must be notarized before they can be recorded with the county recorder's office. Our mobile notaries travel throughout Sacramento County and surrounding areas to notarize these documents wherever you are.
The notary does not prepare deeds. You, your attorney, title company, or real estate agent must provide a completed document; we notarize the signatures.
Documents We Notarize
Transfers title from one party to another with an implied warranty that the grantor has not previously conveyed the property.
Transfers whatever interest the grantor has, if any, without warranty. Common for transfers between family members, adding or removing a spouse, or correcting title defects.
A three-party security instrument used in California mortgage transactions instead of a traditional mortgage. The borrower signs in front of a notary.
Used to transfer property between spouses, often during marriage, divorce, or estate planning.
Used to remove a deceased joint tenant from title without full probate.
A required California form (PCOR) when recording any deed transfer.
Changes the trustee on a deed of trust.
Releases a deed of trust once the loan is paid off.
Transfers real property into a living trust.
When you need a mobile notary
Why Use a Mobile Notary for Real Estate Documents?
Most Sacramento real estate transactions close at title companies that have their own notaries. But there are situations where a mobile notary is essential:
- Hospitalized or immobile signer: a seller who has had surgery or is in a care facility and cannot travel to the title company
- Elderly sellers in senior communities: we notarize real estate documents at assisted living facilities and memory care communities
- Trust transfers: funding a living trust by transferring title, often done at home after the trust is signed
- Family transfers: quitclaim and interspousal transfers that don't involve a title company
- Remote signers: one party is local and the other is out of state; we handle the local party's signing
- After-hours or weekend closings: when the title company is unavailable and a signing must happen
Hospital Signings
If a property seller is hospitalized and needs to sign closing documents, we can coordinate with the title company and come to the bedside, sometimes the same day. Call us at (916) 222-2251.
Before we arrive
What to Have Ready
Before your notary appointment, make sure you have the following:
Have ready
- Valid government-issued photo ID for all signers: driver's license, passport, or state ID
- The complete, unsigned deed or document to be notarized
- Property address and APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) filled in on the deed
- All parties whose signatures require notarization must be present
- Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, if required by the county recorder
- Any additional recording documents required by the county
Common mistakes: what NOT to do
- Do not sign the deed before the notary arrives: it must be signed in the notary's presence
- Do not leave the legal description or APN blank: the deed must be complete before notarization
- Do not use a photocopy of a deed: original documents should be used for recording
- Do not forget to record the deed: notarization makes it legal, but recording it with the county recorder makes it public record and protects your ownership rights
- Do not assume the notary will prepare the deed: we notarize completed documents. Use an attorney or title company to prepare the deed language
Real estate notarization questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate deeds need to be notarized in California?
Yes. All real estate deeds in California must be notarized before they can be recorded with the county recorder's office. An unnotarized deed is not recordable and does not provide the public record protection of recorded title.
Can you come to a hospital for a real estate signing?
Yes. Bedside real estate signings are one of the situations we handle most carefully. We coordinate with you and the title company (if involved) so everything goes smoothly. Same-day visits are often available.
Who prepares the deed: me or the notary?
The notary does not prepare deeds. You (or your attorney, title company, or real estate agent) must provide a completed deed. We notarize the signatures on completed documents. If you need a deed prepared, consult a real estate attorney or title company.
How much does it cost to notarize real estate documents in California?
The notary fee is $15 per notarized signature, the California state-regulated maximum. Real estate packages often involve multiple notarized signatures (grant deeds, deeds of trust, etc.), so the total notary fee depends on the number of signatures. The travel fee is $50. Call or text (916) 222-2251 to book. We take cash, credit card, Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App.
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Need Real Estate Documents Notarized?
We come to you: home, hospital, senior community, or anywhere in Sacramento and surrounding counties. Call or text and we'll talk through exactly what you need.
Call or Text(916) 222-2251