Answers to Your NotariScan Notary and Fingerprinting Questions

When you book, we confirm the document type, required identification, location, and preferred time. Our commissioned notary then travels to your home, office, hospital, jail, or other meeting place at the scheduled hour. After verifying identification and witnessing signatures, we complete the required notarial certificate and stamp the document on site. Payment is collected, and you receive your originals immediately. The entire visit is designed to be convenient, professional, and fully compliant with California notarial law.

California law requires the signer to present satisfactory evidence of identity. The most common forms are a current state driver’s license or ID card, a United States passport, or an inmate identification card for clients in custody. Foreign passports stamped by U.S. Customs are also acceptable. The ID must be original, unexpired or issued within the last five years, include a photo, physical description, signature, and serial number. Please have it ready when our notary arrives to keep your appointment efficient.

Live Scan is mandated for many positions and licenses that involve public trust or regulated activities. Common requests include teachers, nursing staff, real estate brokers, security guards, foster parents, cannabis industry workers, and volunteers working with children or elders. State agencies such as the Department of Justice, Department of Social Services, or Board of Registered Nursing issue application packets specifying Live Scan requirements. If you have received a BCIA 8016 form or licensing instructions, you will need electronic fingerprints from a certified provider like NotariScan.

Yes. Our mobile service routinely travels to regional hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities. We coordinate with medical staff or custody officers to ensure access, bring all required supplies, and follow facility security procedures. For hospital signings, we confirm the patient is alert and willing to sign. For inmates, we verify identification through the facility and use acceptable inmate IDs. Travel fees may apply, but the convenience often outweighs delays that could occur if the signer cannot leave the facility.

Absolutely. NotariScan operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so evening and weekend appointments are welcomed. Many corporate clients schedule notarizations or Live Scan sessions before opening, after closing, or during shift changes to minimize workflow interruptions. Simply call, text, or email with your preferred time and address. We will confirm availability, quote any applicable travel fee, and arrive punctually with the necessary equipment to complete your documents or fingerprints without disrupting your team.

For most applicants, the actual fingerprint capture takes less than ten minutes; however, we schedule fifteen-minute windows to review your BCIA 8016 form, verify identification, and explain the process. Travel time is additional if we come to you. After fingerprints are transmitted, California DOJ typically processes results within 72 hours, though some transactions can take longer depending on agency response times. We provide you with a confirmation page immediately and are available to answer follow-up questions.

Yes. NotariScan adheres to strict privacy standards. Fingerprints are encrypted and transmitted directly to the California Department of Justice’s secure server; no biometric data is stored on our equipment after submission. Notarial journals are maintained in accordance with state guidelines and never shared with third parties except under lawful subpoena. All documents handled on site remain in your possession unless copying is requested for certified copies. We never sell, rent, or disclose client information for marketing purposes.

For your convenience, we accept major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, business checks, and cash. Payment is collected after the service is completed so you can review the work before remitting funds. Invoices and digital receipts are emailed immediately for your records. If your organization requires a purchase order or prior authorization, please advise when booking so we can accommodate any internal billing procedures.

Same-day service is usually available, but booking 24 hours ahead guarantees your preferred time slot, especially for large groups or evening visits. Complex transactions like loan signing packages or multiple Live Scan applicants benefit from extra notice so we can prepare documents and additional equipment. Use our online form, text, or phone call to request a time; we respond quickly with confirmation and any follow-up questions to keep the process smooth and predictable.

Certainly. Whether you need a single jurat or an entire estate planning package, our notary arrives prepared with extra certificates, stamps, and acknowledgment forms. We verify each signer’s identity once, then systematically witness and seal each document, saving you time and travel costs. There is a small per-signature fee set by California law, and a single travel fee covers the whole trip, making bulk notarizations economical for families and businesses alike.