What Costs Should You Anticipate for At Home Notary Services
- Dorothy Hayden
- Nov 11, 2025
- 3 min read
When you arrange for a notary to visit your loved one at home, a hospital, or an assisted-living facility, you’re choosing more than just a simple signature. You’re choosing comfort, respect, and peace of mind. At-home notary services allow your aging parent or care recipient to review documents at their own pace, ask questions, and feel supported throughout the process.
I want to share what you should expect in terms of costs when booking an at-home notary visit, and explain what those fees cover. Understanding these details helps you plan better and avoid surprises.
When you arrange for a notary to come to your loved one — in their home, hospital room, or assisted-living facility — you’re choosing more than a standard office visit. You’re choosing peace of mind, comfort, and respect.
At CloudSign Notary, we take the time to ensure your aging parent or care recipient feels understood, that they can review their documents at their own pace, ask questions, and know we’re there to coordinate with an attorney or financial advisor if needed.
Here’s what you should expect in terms of cost, and what those fees reflect:
Base Notarial Act Fee Under Virginia law, the official maximum a notary may charge for a notarial act is set by statute. Virginia Law That covers the core service: verifying identity, witnessing signatures, and applying the notarial seal.
But in most at-home visits, that’s just the starting point.
Mobile Visit / Travel Fee Because we are coming to you, in your location of choice and on your schedule, an additional mobile or travel fee applies. This reflects the time, mileage, parking, scheduling outside regular hours, and the convenience of bringing the notarization directly to your loved one. You’ll never see a “one size fits all” rate because every visit is different — distance, day/time, urgency, and environment all play a part in the final quote.
In many caregiver and aging-parent situations, there’s more required than just a signature. You may need:
Documents scanned onsite for immediate digital delivery
Multiple copies of notarized documents returned to the client or attorney
Shipping or courier service to ensure your documents arrive where they need to go
These services are optional, transparent, and clearly communicated ahead of the appointment to avoid surprise costs.
What this means for you and your loved one
Because we’re focused on your ease and your parent’s comfort, our at-home service is intentionally designed to be low-stress and high-touch:
We arrive at the agreed location, on time, and dedicate full attention to the signing
We explain the process (without giving legal advice) so your parent feels confident and not rushed
We coordinate if there are attorneys or advisors involved, and make sure documents are handled correctly
We deliver copies, scanning, or shipping as needed — so you leave the appointment ready to move forward
With this level of personalized service comes customized pricing — not just the standard “office notary” cost, but a tailored solution that meets your family’s needs. We care and we have been where you are with loved ones.
How to make your at-home notary visit smooth and predictable
Provide the location (home, hospital room, assisted living, etc.) when you call so I can plan travel and set a fair mobile fee
Ask exactly what the mobile fee covers (distance, time window, after-hours, etc.)
Clarify whether extra services (copies, scanning, shipping) are included or optional
Confirm that the base notarization fee (for the official act) is being shown distinctly from the mobile/extra service fees
Ensure the signer has valid photo ID and that all documents are ready to go so our time together is focused on comfort and clarity (rather than surprises or delays)