Redwood Coast Notary

Professional Mobile Notary Services

Welcome! My name is Melissa Morwood.

I provide the convenience of notarizing your documents when and where you prefer.

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Fees & Services

Notarization fees:

$15 per notarized document for the first 5 documents;

$10 per notarized document for the 6th and up (at a single appointment)

Travel/Convenience fees:

Eureka: $25

Arcata & McKinleyville: $35

Fortuna, Trinidad, Rio Dell & beyond: $45 and up

I can notarize any document, including:

Consent for Minor Children to Travel

Real Estate documents

DMV/Title Transfer/Release of Vehicle

Living Trust

Power of Attorney

Vital Records Authorization

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Redwood Coast Notary

Before Booking...

Please ask yourself these questions

BEFORE

booking your appointment

Is the Signer Coherent and Aware?

Does the individual who will be signing the documents comprehend the contents and implications of the documents?
Can the Notary properly identify the individual appearing for notarization?
If the Notary cannot answer yes to both of these questions during your appointment, it is their duty to refuse the notarization.

Does the signer have valid identification?

The person who is having their signature notarized must have a current (unexpired) form of identification.
Valid identification types include:

Drivers License or ID card issued by the CA DMV or another state
US federal passport or passport card
US Military ID
Canadian or Mexican drivers license

If a valid ID cannot be provided, the signer can prove their identify by Credible Witness, which entails:

Two witnesses who know the signer must appear before the Notary at the time of notarization
These witnesses must each have valid identification
They must not be named in or have a financial interest in the document

What if the signer doesn't have a valid ID?

New to notaries?

Here's what to expect!

Loan Signings

Signing loan documents for the sale, purchase, or refinance of a home can be a stressful situation. It's important to be in a comfortable environment with someone who can explain the documents in a way that puts you at ease.

Did you know that you can choose your own notary for real estate signings? If there is a title company involved in your transaction, they will offer to have you sign with them in-office or arrange for a mobile notary to meet you at the location of your choosing.

But how do you know that the notary you are assigned has training and experience with executing loan documents? I have completed over 500 real estate signings in the past 4 years. I am a member of the National Notary Association (NNA) and a Certified Notary Signing Agent through NNA. I am approved to work directly with Fidelity National Title, which means I am already familiar with our local escrow agents. Additionally, I am an Affiliate member of the Humboldt Association of Realtors. I would love to help you or your customers with their real estate transactions.

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About Me

As a former librarian, I have always found it rewarding to connect people with the information they are seeking. I am extremely detail-oriented and I pride myself on providing customers with an excellent experience. Being a part of the Humboldt community is really important to me. I am interested in making lasting connections and forming relationships with the people I serve, rather than one-time transactions. I am always happy to answer any questions you have, and to share resources and information even if it doesn’t result in a notary transaction.

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