Notarial acts we perform
Acknowledgments, where you confirm the signature on a document is yours. Jurats, where you swear or affirm that the contents are true and sign in front of us. Copy certifications, where we certify that a copy matches an original you hold. Oaths and affirmations taken without a signature. Signature witnessing.
We can't certify copies of documents a government office issues, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or court records. Order certified copies of those from the office that issued them.
Call ahead before you come
Our offices are by appointment, and we are often out on a mobile visit, so call before you come and we will have a notary ready and tell you exactly what to bring.
If you cannot travel, our mobile notary comes to you, and title companies and escrow offices can book loan signings through us.
Documents people bring us
Powers of attorney, affidavits and sworn statements, consent letters for children traveling abroad, bills of sale and vehicle titles, parental consent forms, school and employment forms, trust and estate documents, and papers headed abroad that will need an apostille afterward.
What to bring
Bring the document unsigned. In most cases you have to sign in front of the notary, so signing beforehand can mean starting over.
Every signer needs to be present with a current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or permanent resident card. Each signer must understand the document and be signing willingly.
What a notary cannot do
We confirm identity and witness signatures. We are not attorneys, so we can't give legal advice, tell you which document you need, explain what a document means, or complete a document for you.
We also can't notarize a document with blank spaces, notarize for someone who isn't present, or notarize if a signer seems confused or pressured.
Office or mobile
Coming to our Beaverton office costs $10 per notarial act with no travel fee. If you can't travel, our mobile notary comes to your home, office, hospital, or care facility for a $90 visit fee within 5 miles, plus the notary fee per signature and mileage beyond 5 miles.
We're commissioned in Oregon and Washington, so we can also notarize in Vancouver and Clark County. Washington caps its notary fee at $15 per act.
Notarizing documents going abroad
A notarized document headed to another country usually needs an apostille or authentication afterward. Notarize it here first, then we can courier the apostille request for you. If the document isn't in English, it needs a certified translation before we notarize it.
Everything in one place
Fingerprinting, the FBI background check, notarization, witnesses, certified translation, the apostille or authentication request, passport photos, and tracked shipping are all done by our own team, in our own offices.
That matters because these steps have an order. A translation done before the apostille usually has to be redone. A document notarized in the wrong state cannot be apostilled here. When one team handles the chain, those mistakes do not happen, and you make one call instead of coordinating four businesses against one deadline.
Country guides
Requirements depend on where your documents are going.
Prices for notary services
- Notarization at our office, OregonOregon's maximum notary fee. No travel fee when you come to us.$10per notarial act
- Notary fee, WashingtonWashington's maximum for in-person notarial acts. Oregon acts are $10.$15per notarial act
- Mobile notary visitTravel fee within 5 miles of our Beaverton office, in addition to notary fees. Beyond 5 miles, a mileage fee is added. Travel fees are not set by law, and we agree on them with you before the appointment.$90within 5 miles
- Mileage fee beyond 5 milesAdded to mobile notary and witness visits more than 5 miles from our Beaverton office.Quoted when you book
Oregon caps notary fees at $10 per notarial act and Washington at $15. Coming to our office avoids the mobile travel fee. See all prices.
Questions about notary services
How much does a notary cost in Oregon?
$10 per notarial act, which is the maximum Oregon allows. At our Beaverton office there's no travel fee. Washington notarial acts are $15 each.
Is there a notary near me in Beaverton?
Yes. We're at 2644 SW 178th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97003, near Aloha, Hillsboro, and Tigard. Call (971) 514-3743 to confirm a time and what to bring.
Do I need an appointment?
Call first so we can confirm someone is here and tell you what to bring. Same-day appointments are usually available. Call (971) 514-3743.
Should I sign the document before I arrive?
No. In most cases you sign in front of the notary. Bring it completed but unsigned.
What ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or permanent resident card. Every signer needs one.
Can you notarize a copy of my birth certificate?
No. Notaries can't certify copies of government-issued records. Order a certified copy from the vital records office that issued it. We can then notarize other documents or courier the apostille request.
Can you notarize a document in Spanish or another language?
We notarize the signature, not the contents, but we have to be able to communicate directly with the signer. If the receiving office needs the document in English, we can prepare a certified translation first.
Do you notarize wills?
Oregon wills need two witnesses rather than a notary. We provide independent witnesses and can notarize any self-proving affidavit your attorney includes.
Notary and document services
Signing, witnessing, translating, and authenticating documents. Book them together and we coordinate the order.
- Mobile Notary
We come to your home, office, hospital, or care facility to notarize signatures.
- Loan Signing Agent and Document Closings
Mobile loan document closings for title companies, escrow offices, and signing services.
- Estate Planning Notary and Signing Services
Notarization and independent witnesses for wills, trusts, advance directives, powers of attorney, and deeds.
- Witness Services for Wills, Advance Directives, and Powers of
Attorney
Independent witnesses for wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney.
- Form I-9 Verification for Remote Employees
We act as your authorized representative to examine documents and complete Section 2 of Form I-9.
- Apostille Courier Service (Document Authentication)
Private courier service that prepares and delivers your apostille requests to the right government office.
- New York Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for New York documents, including the county clerk certification step.
- California Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for California documents, handled from Oregon.
- Washington Apostille Courier Service
Apostille courier service for Washington documents, handled from Oregon.
- Corporate and Life Sciences Document Authentication
Apostille and authentication for FDA export certificates and corporate records used to register products and open entities abroad.
- Certified Spanish Translation and Document Translation
Certified Spanish to English translations of birth, marriage, and divorce records, plus other languages.
- Passport Photos
U.S., Canadian, and international passport and visa photos, printed or as a digital file.
Also used by businesses
Clients booking a notary often need these too.
- Loan Signing Agent and Document Closings
Mobile loan document closings for title companies, escrow offices, and signing services.
- Corporate and Life Sciences Document Authentication
Apostille and authentication for FDA export certificates and corporate records used to register products and open entities abroad.
- Form I-9 Verification for Remote Employees
We act as your authorized representative to examine documents and complete Section 2 of Form I-9.
- Insurance Licensing Fingerprinting and NAIC Affidavit
Notarization
Mobile FD-258 fingerprinting and NAIC biographical affidavit notarization for officers, directors, and key personnel.
Where we offer notary services
At our Beaverton office and by mobile appointment across the Portland metro area.
Last updated 2026-09-10