Notary Public
and Will and Living Will witness services

I will come to your place of preference for all your Notary needs and to be your Will and Living Will witness and for any other documents that require a witness.

If you ever need a document notarized or your Last Will and Testament witnessed or your Living Will Directives witnessed or any other document witnessed I will visit you during off hours, on weekends and holidays.  Sorry! I don't provide these services during regular business hours.

The cost of my service is based on the trip to your location of preference, like your office, your home, the library, a local Hospital, or a fast food place, or other place of convenience for you.  Please Email me to arrange the visit and for a quote on the cost of the trip.  These services are provided within Hudson County only.  I'LL VISIT YOU at your convenience, YOU PAY FOR THE TRIP. The minimum cost per trip is $40.00 & up depending on the hour and day of the week and the service you require.  Please keep in mind that the Will and Living Will require at least two witnesses and that the cost for this service will include a second witness.

Please be aware that it’s much cheaper if you go to the NOTARY yourself.  If you can make it to the Notary during regular business hours find the nearest Notary and go there.

I am not an attorney; I can not give you legal advice.  Sorry! NO personal checks; I ONLY ACCEPT CASH.

Please Email me when you are ready to make an appointment and I will quote you the cost of the trip.

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The service area include all the municipalities in Hudson County, i.e., Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York - included also are all the Hospitals and Institutions within the county.

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Q: What is a Notary Public?
A: A Notary Public is a public officer duly commissioned and qualified who is empowered and authorized to perform the following services throughout the State of New Jersey:

• Administer oaths/affirmations
• Take acknowledgements
• Execute jurats
• Take proofs of deeds and
• Execute protests for non-payment or non-acceptance

Q: What type of documents can be notarized?
A: Any document can be notarized, i.e., Legal documents, medical, loans, personal, real estate, financial and any other documents that required your signature to be witnessed and your identity to be verified.  These documents all fall under one or more of these categories:  Oaths and Affirmations; Acknowledgements; Jurats for Affidavits and other Verifications; Proof of Deeds; and Protests for Non-payment or Non-acceptance

Q: Is a notary responsible to verify the documents content?
A: No, the Notary does not verify the content of a document, except to make sure the document is complete and that there are no blank spaces in the document.

Q: Does the documents have to be completely filled out before notarization?
A: Yes, the documents must be completely filled out, except for the signatures.  A notary can not answer any questions pertaining to the document or help you fill it out.

Q: I made a mistake and already signed the document - Would you notarize the document for me?
A: NO, under no circumstances can a pre-signed document be notarized - the document must be sworn and signed in the presence of the Notary.

Q: Does notarization legalize or validate a document?
A: No

Q: What is an acceptable form of Identification?
A: A recent photo identification card or recent photo driver's license issued by the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles - A United States passport - A passport issued by a foreign government, provided that it has been stamped by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - A valid photo driver's license issued by another state - A Military Identification card or Military dependent ID card; other forms of ID might be accepted

Q: What is the service area?
A: The service area includes the 13 municipalities of Hudson County, i.e., Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York

Q: What is the cost of the service?
A: the cost of the service varies depending on the distance from my home base in Bayonne, the day of the week and the hour and the service you require - the minimum charge is $40 for a trip within Bayonne and nearby parts of Jersey City for up to 3 documents/signatures.

Q: Can you be my witness to my Last Will and Testament and or my Living Will Directives?
A: YES, I can but keep in mind that you are going to need at least two witnesses and YES I can arrange for a second witness to come with me at an additional cost - Please inquire about the fees for this service - Also, please understand that this service is not part of the Notary Public services offered here and that I am offering this service as a reputable citizen available to be your witness on your documents.

Q: Can you notarize my Last Will and Testament?
A: Please consult with your Lawyer about the need to notarize your Last Will and Testament - I am not a lawyer and can not give you legal advice.

Q: Can you visit me at the Hospital to notarize some documents?
A: Yes, I can visit you anywhere within Hudson County including all the Hospitals

Q: Are there any other fees involved?
A: Yes - there may be Excessive wait time fees added if the wait time exceeds more than 30 minutes - to avoid these fees Please make sure you have the necessary photo ID and all the documents are ready to be notarized prior to my arrival - Excessive waiting time fee is $7.00 for every 15 minutes or fraction thereof - wait time will begin accruing after the initial 30 minutes have lapsed.

Q: Did you know that when you visit a Notary Public the fees are much cheaper?
A: A Notary Public in the State of New Jersey may not exceed the following fees set by law.  The following is copied from the NEW JERSEY NOTARY PUBLIC MANUAL (revised March 21, 2003):
WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR NOTARY SERVICES?
The following are fees that Notaries may charge:

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Bayonne and nearby parts of JC like the Greenville section = $40
Hoboken = $50
Jersey City (downtown) = $50
Jersey City (heights) = $50 & up
Jersey City (other parts) = $50 & up
Weehawken = $60 & up
Guttenberg = $60 & up
West New York = $60 & up
Union City = $60 & up
North Bergen = $60 & up
Secaucus = $70 & up
Kearny = $70 & up
East Newark = $70 & up
Harrison = $70 & up

Please inquire for the cost of witnessing other documents like: Last Will and Testament and Living Wills

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A little bit about me.  I served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.  I retired in 1995 with 25 years in the field of Law Enforcement.  I am also fluent in Spanish.  I have been a Licensed Real Estate agent; although I do not presently engage in this field.

It'll be my pleasure to help you with all your Notary needs and also I am available to be your witness for your Last Will and Testament and / or your Living Will Directives.

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