What to do if you need a notary while in the hospital in Antioch, CA

The impossible happens – you or a loved one is hospitalized and unable to move about freely, but life continues and the day-to-day bills still need to be paid, maybe the taxes need to be submitted, a home repair needs to be scheduled, or your child needs to be enrolled in an extracurricular activity. All of these activities continue and require your involvement.

Let us help you focus on what matters most – recovery and family. Have a professional mobile notary travel directly to your hospital bedside or schedule a virtual notary appointment online. ACME LIVE SCAN & NOTARY is your Contra Costa County notary expert!  Call (925) 237-9550 to discuss your unique notary needs or schedule online at https://www.acmenotary.com/schedule.aspx.

Notarization is a document-signing process that requires the presence of a state-certified Public Notary, a person who can legally certify the authenticity of the document signer’s signature[s]. 

ACME LIVE SCAN & NOTARY BENEFITS:

1. Local Pickup and Delivery in Antioch, Ca

2. Experienced in all facets of notary services

3. Local to Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Pittsburg

4. Local to Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Delta Hospitals

5. EXPERIENCED WITH TYPES OF DOCS [Power of Attorney, Wills, Health Care Directives] 

6. YEARS IN BUSINESS OPERATING SINCE 2016

Why you might need a hospital notary

Life happens, and sometimes that means you’re unprepared for the legal documents required when your absence affects everyday life. Long-term recovery or terminal hospitalization might require urgent notarization to protect your final wishes and/or designate others to act on your behalf financially or medically in the event you cannot. 

We understand that your unique circumstances might leave you feeling unsure of what to do next, but we can help with a prompt and friendly mobile or online notary expert right in the convenience of your hospital room.

We provide notary services at the follow facilities: 

• Kaiser Permanente Hospital Antioch

• Sutter Delta Antioch

• Kaiser Permanente Hospital Walnut Creek

Note: Remember our notary professionals cannot provide legal services, draft documents, or give any legal advice. It is best to seek out a qualified attorney to answer any legal questions prior to your notary appointment.

What you will need to notarize a document

To prepare for document notarization, there are a few important things that you need to have on-hand. First, you need the document itself, as the notary needs to review and verify the notarial certificate  before proceeding with the notarization process. Second, you need a government-issued photo ID so the notary can verify your identity, such as a valid driver's license or passport.

On the day of your notary appointment, bring the document and your ID with you. The notary will review the document to ensure that the notarial certificate is complete and correct, then they will ask you to confirm that the contents are accurate. Afterwards, the notary will ask you to sign the document in front of them and apply a thumbprint [if required].

Special considerations for hospital notarizations

A Public Notary considers the following special circumstances in their notarial process for hospitalized patients: 

• Are they able to appear in person?

• Are they competent and willing to sign?

• Can they sign their name without assistance?

• Are they under duress or pressure from another party to sign?

Completing the document notarization process

After the notary verifies all requirements, they will then affix their official seal or stamp onto the document, which includes their signature, date, and any other required information such as the location and time.

Documents commonly notarized

The most commonly notarized documents for hospitalized patients might include but are not limited to: 

• Affidavits: A sworn written statement made by a person voluntarily.

• Powers of Attorneys: Electing someone to act on an individual's behalf financially or medically while they are alive.

• Contracts: A legally-binding agreement between two or more parties. 

• Wills: An individual’s wishes on how they want their assets distributed and guardianship handled after death.

• Trusts: A fiduciary agreement where an appointed trustee holds on to designated assets for beneficiary distribution before or after the individual's death.

• Living Wills and Healthcare Directives: An individual’s medical care wishes in the event they are unable to make decisions for themselves.

• Guardianships or Conservatorships: One or more people appointed to make decisions on an individual’s behalf due to age or disability or for their dependents.

• Grant Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, or a Transfer of Property Ownership: The transfer of property ownership from one person to another.

• Real Estate Closing Documents: The documents required for selling a property.

• Mortgage Documents: The terms and agreements for financing a property.

• Vehicle Titles and Registration: The transfer of a vehicle to another person or state-issued registration documents.

• Adoption Papers or Forms: New or existing adoption documents, such as a Certificate of Adoption.

• Personal Loan Agreements: A personal loan agreement between two parties.

• Prenuptial Agreements: The terms and agreements from both parties before getting married, which might include the division of assets in the event of divorce or death.

Schedule a notary appointment today!

When you are in the hospital, rely on ACME LIVE SCAN & NOTARY to come to your bedside quickly and notarize all of your important legal documents. We make notary services easy from near or far!  Appointment times are flexible and can be scheduled online or by phone! Call us at (925) 237-9550 or go to https://www.acmenotary.com/schedule.aspx today.