Do I need an appointment for notary services?

No appointment is required. Simply walk in during office hours.

How long does a notarization take?

Most sessions take 5–10 minutes per document. Larger packages may take longer.

How much does a walk-in notary cost?

Our notary fee are $15 per signature regulated by Secretary State of California.

What if I need service outside business hours?

We also provide a mobile notary service that can travel to your home, office, or hospital.

Can you notarize documents for international use?

Yes. If your documents need to be used abroad, we also offer apostille services (see our Apostille page for details).

Commissioned & Bonded — California Notary Public

Notary Public San Jose — Walk-In Service, No Appointment Needed

Commissioned, bonded, and insured California notary public open six days a week for walk-in service. Living trust notarization, power of attorney, child travel consent, marital separation agreements, affidavits, and more — completed in minutes. $15 per notarized signature. Trilingual: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Schedule Notary Appointment 408-766-3528

Transparent California Notary Pricing — $15 per Signature

California law sets the maximum notary fee at $15 per notarized signature for acknowledgments and jurats. That is exactly what we charge — no hidden fees, no surprise markups. Walk in during office hours and your notarization is completed in minutes. No appointment needed for in-office service. For mobile notary service, a travel fee applies based on distance. Call 408-766-3528 for a quote.

What Clients Bring to Our Office

Documents We Notarize Every Day

Estate Planning & Family Documents

Living trust notarization — revocable and irrevocable trusts, trust amendments, trust restatements, and certifications of trust
Power of attorney (POA) — general, durable, financial, and healthcare power of attorney forms
Advance healthcare directives — living wills, POLST forms, and medical power of attorney
Child travel consent — parental authorization letters for minors traveling domestically or internationally without both parents
Marital separation agreements — property division, spousal support, and custody agreements requiring notarized signatures
Wills and beneficiary designations — last will and testament witnessing, beneficiary change forms
Adoption paperwork — consent forms, home study documents, and interstate placement agreements

Legal, Business & Real Estate Documents

Affidavits & sworn statements — affidavits of identity, residency, support, heirship, and name change
Real estate documents — grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, title transfers, and property agreements
Loan signing services — mortgage closings, refinancing packages, HELOC, and reverse mortgage documents
Business contracts — partnership agreements, operating agreements, corporate resolutions, and articles of incorporation
Immigration documents — affidavits of support (I-864), sponsorship letters, invitation letters for visa applications
Vehicle title transfers — DMV release of liability, title documents, and bill of sale
Settlement & insurance documents — settlement agreements, insurance claims, and financial authorizations
Documents needing apostille — we notarize then apostille in one visit

Why Choose FingerScan Digital for Notary Services in San Jose

FingerScan Digital operates a professional walk-in office at 434 Blossom Hill Road, open six days a week — not by appointment only, not from someone's kitchen table. Our notaries are commissioned and bonded by the California Secretary of State, expert in administering oaths and affirming signatures. We are your trusted provider for notary services in San Jose — from simple affidavits to complex estate planning document packages. Our team also includes bonded immigration consultants, so we handle notarization, apostille services, live scan fingerprinting, and I-9 employment verification all under one roof. Trilingual staff in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

How It Works

Walk-In Notary Process

Walk In — No Appointment Needed

Visit our San Jose office at 434 Blossom Hill Rd during business hours. Walk-ins welcome six days a week. Prefer to schedule? Book online or call 408-766-3528.

Bring Valid Photo ID

Present a current, valid government-issued photo ID — California driver's license, state ID card, U.S. passport, or other acceptable identification per California notary law. Do not sign your documents beforehand.

Sign in Our Presence

California law requires you to sign in the physical presence of the notary public. We verify your identity, witness your signature, and complete the notarial certificate — acknowledgment or jurat.

Sealed, Stamped & Done

We affix our official notary seal, record the transaction in our notary journal as required by law, and return your completed notarized documents on the spot. Printing and scanning available on-site.

Deposition Notary Public

Legal Deposition Notary Services

If you're an attorney, court reporter, or party to a lawsuit in California or Nevada, you may need a notary public to swear in a witness for a deposition — whether conducted in-person or remotely via Zoom. Our commissioned notary public ensures your legal depositions are compliant, professional, and seamless.

Deposition Notary Duties

Administering oaths and affirmations to deposition witnesses
Swearing in witnesses for remote depositions via Zoom or video conference
Notarizing deposition transcripts and legal filings
Available for in-office, on-site, or remote deposition support

Important: What a California Notary Can & Cannot Do

A notary public verifies your identity and witnesses your signature — we do not provide legal advice, draft legal documents, or certify the contents of a document. Key California notary rules:

All notarizations must be performed in person — California does not allow webcam or online notarization
Signers must appear physically before the notary with valid ID
We cannot backdate or forward-date any documents
A California notary public can certify copies of power of attorney documents and notary journal entries only
If you need legal advice about your documents, please consult a licensed attorney before your appointment

Common Questions

Notary Public FAQ

How much does notary service cost?

California law sets the maximum fee at $15 per notarized signature for acknowledgments and jurats. That is exactly what we charge for in-office notarization — no hidden fees. For mobile notary service, an additional travel fee applies based on your location. Call 408-766-3528 for a mobile notary quote.

Do I need an appointment for notary service?

No appointment is needed for walk-in notary service at our San Jose office. We are open six days a week. Just bring your documents and a valid photo ID, and we can notarize on the spot. If you prefer to schedule a specific time, you can book online or call 408-766-3528.

What ID do I need to bring?

You must present a current, valid government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms include: a California driver's license or ID card, a driver's license from any state (no more than 5 years old), U.S. passport or passport card, a foreign passport with a U.S. visa stamp, a military ID, or an inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections. The ID must contain a photograph, physical description, signature, and serial number.

Should I sign the document before coming in?

No — do not sign your document before your appointment. California law requires you to sign in the physical presence of the notary public. If a document has already been signed, we may need you to re-sign, or we may perform an acknowledgment if appropriate. When in doubt, bring it unsigned.

Can you notarize my living trust?

Yes. Living trust notarization is one of our most common services. We regularly notarize revocable and irrevocable living trusts, trust amendments, trust restatements, and certifications of trust. Bring all pages of the trust document and valid photo ID for each signer. Estate planning attorneys often refer their clients to our office for signing convenience.

Can you notarize a child travel consent letter?

Yes. If your child is traveling domestically or internationally without both parents, airlines and border agents often require a notarized travel consent letter signed by the non-traveling parent(s). Bring the consent letter (or we can advise on format), your valid ID, and the child's travel details. This is typically a single-signature notarization — quick and straightforward.

Can you notarize documents in Spanish or Vietnamese?

Yes. Our trilingual staff can communicate with you in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese to explain the notarization process and answer your questions. The notarial certificate itself must be completed in English per California law, but the document being notarized can be in any language.

Can I get documents notarized online or via video call?

No. California law requires all notarizations to be performed in person. The signer must appear physically before the notary public — webcam or online notarizations are not valid in California. If you cannot visit our office, our mobile notary can travel to your location anywhere in the Bay Area.

Can you notarize a document that needs an apostille?

Yes — and this is one of our biggest advantages. Many documents require notarization before they can receive an apostille from the California Secretary of State. At FingerScan Digital, we notarize your document and then handle the entire apostille process — all in one visit. No need to go to two different places.

Need Legal Document Preparation?

Legal Document Help from TrustPoint Legal Services

Many of the documents our clients bring for notarization — living trusts, powers of attorney, marital separation agreements, child custody agreements, and court filings — require proper legal preparation before they can be signed and notarized. If you need help preparing, drafting, or filing legal documents, our partner TrustPoint Disability & Legal Services LLC is a Registered and Bonded Legal Document Assistant (LDA) that can help.

TrustPoint Can Help With

Estate planning documents — living trusts, wills, advance healthcare directives, power of attorney preparation
Family law documents — marital separation agreements, divorce filings, child custody agreements, spousal support modifications
Court case filings — civil court documents, small claims, name change petitions, guardianship filings
Probate documents — probate petitions, letters of administration, estate settlement paperwork
Immigration document preparation — affidavits of support, sponsorship letters, and related filings
Business legal documents — operating agreements, articles of incorporation, compliance filings

One-stop convenience: TrustPoint prepares your documents, then you walk into our FingerScan Digital office next door for notarization — and if needed, apostille authentication — all in the same visit. Contact TrustPoint Legal Services or call 408-766-3528 to get started.

Service Areas

Notary Public — California Cities We Serve

Our San Jose office at 434 Blossom Hill Road provides walk-in notary services six days a week. If you've been searching for "notary near me" in San Jose, we're here — no appointment needed. We serve individuals, families, and businesses across San Jose neighborhoods including Evergreen, Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Downtown San Jose, Berryessa, Blossom Valley, and Silver Creek.

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California Cities We Serve

San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Stockton, Irvine, Chula Vista, Fremont, San Bernardino, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Santa Clarita, Garden Grove, Oceanside, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Santa Rosa, Elk Grove, Corona, Lancaster, Palmdale, Salinas, Pomona, Hayward, Escondido, Sunnyvale, Torrance, Pasadena, Orange, Fullerton, Thousand Oaks, Roseville, Concord, Simi Valley, Santa Clara, Victorville, Vallejo, Berkeley, El Monte, Downey, Costa Mesa, Inglewood, Carlsbad, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Fairfield, West Covina, Murrieta, Richmond, Norwalk, Antioch, Temecula, Burbank, Daly City, El Cajon, San Mateo, Rialto, Clovis, Compton, Jurupa Valley, Vista, South Gate, Mission Viejo, Vacaville, Carson, Hesperia, Santa Maria, Redding, Westminster, Santa Monica, Chico, Newport Beach, San Leandro, San Marcos, Whittier, Hawthorne, Citrus Heights, Alhambra, Tracy, Livermore, Buena Park, Menifee, Hemet, Lakewood, Merced, Chino, Indio, Redwood City, Lake Forest, Napa, Tustin, Bellflower, Mountain View, Chino Hills, Baldwin Park, Alameda, Upland, San Ramon, Folsom, Pleasanton, Lynwood, Union City, Apple Valley, Redlands, Turlock, Perris, Manteca, Milpitas, Redondo Beach, Palo Alto, Davis, Camarillo, Yuba City, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, Gilroy, Campbell, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Watsonville, Hollister, Pacifica, Santa Cruz, Monterey

Visit TrustPoint Legal Services for legal document preparation, tax services, and more.

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Get Your Documents Notarized Today

Walk in to our San Jose office — no appointment needed. Living trusts, powers of attorney, child travel consent, marital separation agreements, affidavits, and more. Fast, professional, and trilingual.