Redwood Coast Notary

Professional Mobile Notary & Live Scan Fingerprinting Services

Welcome! My name is Melissa Morwood.

I provide the convenience of notarization & Live Scan fingerprinting when and where you prefer.

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Redwood Coast Notary

Notarization

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 (within city limits): $25

Ridgewood, Humboldt Hill & King Salmon: $30

Arcata & McKinleyville: $35

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

I can notarize any document, including:

Real Estate documents

Living Trust

Power of Attorney

Vital Records Authorization

Consent for Minor Children to Travel

DMV/Title Transfer/Release of Vehicle

Before Booking...

Please ask yourself these questions

BEFORE

booking your notary 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

OR the ID must have been issued within

the past five years.

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!

Multi exposure of abstract fingerprint scan interface on computer background, digital access concept

Live Scan

Fees & Services

Fingerprint Rolling fee:

$30 per person (ask about group discounts)

Travel/Convenience fees:

(travel fee is waived if 3 or more people are getting printed at once)

Eureka (within city limits): $25

Ridgewood, Humboldt Hill & King Salmon: $30

Arcata & McKinleyville: $35

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

Live Scan fingerprinting might be required for:

Girl/Boy Scout volunteers

Youth sports volunteers

Healthcare professionals

School employees

Real estate & mortgage professionals

Foster parents & CASA volunteers

Before Booking...

Please ask yourself these questions

BEFORE

booking your Live Scan appointment

Do I have the required form?

You will need to have a COMPLETED Request for Live Scan Service form
The agency code (ORI) must be entered, as well as the Contributing Agency Information
Ask the requesting agency if they are providing a billing code for you. If so, they will be billed directly for the processing fees. If not, you must pay those at the appointment.

Do I have valid identification?

Every person being fingerprinted 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
Government agency ID card with photograph

What if I don't have a valid ID?

Please contact me prior to booking if this is the case.

You will need to bring two forms of secondary ID (I will let you know the options)
You will also need to bring two supporting/supplemental documents

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.

Estate Planning Documents

Estate Planning is essential for everyone. It provides peace of mind, ensures that your money and possessions are passed to the people or organizations you choose, and spares your heirs from the long probate process.

Some people think that if they aren’t wealthy they don’t need an estate plan, but everyone should make a plan regardless of their income. Planning doesn’t have to be expensive. There are several trustworthy online options for DIY estate planning, and attorneys are generally happy to help you with just one or two documents if that is all you need.

In addition to being a Loan Signing Agent, I am also a Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent. This means that I have completed extensive coursework to learn how common estate planning documents work together and individually to provide peace of mind for their owner. Whether you need an estate plan or you are a local estate planning attorney, I would like to talk with you about how we can work together.

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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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