Washington State sets the maximum fee for notarization at $15 per notarial act (per signature requiring notarization).

As a mobile notary, a separate travel fee applies. Travel fees are not required by law, are disclosed and agreed to in advance, and are separate from notarial act fees.

For full details on travel fees and mileage, please visit our Fees page.

The name Cursive Required, Ink. reflects both the function of notarization and the identity of the business. “CR” represents the owner’s initials, while “Cursive” references the act of signing documents—an essential part of the notarization process. “Ink” emphasizes that signatures must be completed in ink and serves as a subtle play on “Inc.,” reflecting the business’s limited liability company (LLC) structure. Together, the name highlights the precision, formality, and professionalism required in notarial services.

A notary public serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. The notary verifies the identity of the signer(s), confirms they are signing willingly and are aware of what they are signing, and completes the required notarial certificate in accordance with Washington State law. A notary does not validate the content or legality of a document.

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All signers must present current, valid government-issued photo identification that meets Washington State requirements. If witnesses are required, witnesses must also present valid photo ID. If acceptable identification cannot be provided, the notary must refuse service.

No. A notary public is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice, explain documents, prepare documents, or advise which type of notarization is required. Clients are responsible for ensuring their documents are complete and for seeking legal guidance if needed.

Before scheduling, clients must know which type of notarization their document requires (such as an acknowledgment, jurat/verification on oath, or oath or affirmation).

As a notary public, I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice, including determining which notarial act is required for your document. The type of notarization must be indicated on the document itself or provided by the document preparer, attorney, agency, or requesting institution.

If you are unsure which notarial act is required, please contact the person or organization that provided the document before scheduling your appointment.

Appointments may be delayed or declined if the required notarial act is not identified at the time of service.

Yes. When payment is made using a credit card or digital wallet that processes as a credit card, a processing fee may apply. This fee reflects the cost charged by the payment processor and is separate from notarial and travel fees.

Processing fees are disclosed prior to payment and never exceed the actual processing cost. Debit and prepaid cards are not subject to processing fees. Clients are welcome to use alternative payment methods such as Zelle or cash to avoid this fee.