Notary Appointments and Fees

 CL Brown Notary Service is a trusted and reliable provider of professional notary services. We offer expert assistance in notarizing a wide range of documents:

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1. Affidavits: A written statement of facts sworn under oath and signed before a notary public.
2. Acknowledgments: A declaration by a person that they signed a document voluntarily, and the signature is genuine.
3. Power of Attorney: A legal document granting someone the authority to act on behalf of another person in specific matters.
4. Wills: A last will and testament that outlines a person's wishes for the distribution of their property after their death.
5. Deeds: Legal documents used to transfer property ownership from one party to another.

    6.  Medical Documents: Notarized   medical releases, living wills, 

or healthcare directives.

      7. Contracts: Agreements and contracts between parties that 

may require notarization for validity.

  8.  Parental Consent Letters: Letters signed by parents or legal guardians giving permission for minors to travel 

or participate in certain activities.

    9. Divorce Papers: Notarized documents related to divorce proceedings.

10. Business Documents: Notarized documents related to business formations, partnerships, or corporate resolutions.

***  All documents are notarized under Maryland laws. ***

  We serve individuals and businesses in the Baltimore City/County, areas. 

DAYS/HOURS:

*All by Appointment through phone call*

*Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

*Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

*Sunday: CLOSED

FEES:

* $8 per stamp

* $8 Acknowledgement

$8 Jurats

$8 Verbal Oath/Affirmation

($4 for Witness signatures that need to be notarized)

TRAVEL FEE:

 Maryland allows Notaries to charge  67.5 cents per mile.
*Mileage rate change in accordance with the IRS rate*. 

plus a flat fee of $5 for travel. 

Sources: *https://mdcourts.gov/administration/travel

*https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/news/law-updates/md-notary-fees-2018

 ***Signers Must Appear In Person***

1. Identify the specific
2. document(s) that require notarization. Ensure that all relevant sections are completed accurately, please do not sign the document(s) until you are in the presence of the notary.

 2. Verify Notary's Credentials: 

  Before the appointment, verify  

the notary's credentials to ensure 

that they are legitimate and an

authorized notary public. 

3.  Identification: 

Bring valid and government-issued photo identification with you to the appointment. 

ID is required. Digital IDs are NOT accepted, only physical IDs are accepted.

4. Familiarize yourself with the document's content and purpose. 

Please contact the appropriate person or organization who supplied the document if there are questions about the document.

 5. Determine whether your document requires witnesses in addition to notarization. Be sure that they bring identification.

**CL Brown Notary Service Does Not Supply Witnesses**

  6. Call to Schedule a specific date time for the notary appointment that suits your schedule.   

  7.  Ensure you have the original, complete, and unsigned document(s) that require

notarization. 

Bring any additional copies that 

may be needed for your records or the recipient of the notarized document.

8. Receive a quoted fees for your notary appointment.

**Currently CL Brown Notary Service  accepts cash and Square.**

 9. Please inform the notary public if you have specific instructions or requirements related to the notarization.

10. The notary with witness your signature being written on the document(s).

11. The notary may ask you questions to verify your understanding of the document and your willingness to sign it willingly. Be ready to respond to any relevant inquiries.

Forms to assist you with your notary appointment.