Frequently Asked Questions

A current government-issued photo ID issued within the last five years. Acceptable forms include: California driver's license or DMV-issued ID, U.S. passport or passport card, foreign passport, U.S. military ID, valid consular identification document, tribal identification card from a federally recognized government, or any other ID satisfying California Civil Code § 1185. Temporary licenses and temporary IDs are not acceptable under any circumstances.

That's determined by your document's issuing authority, preparer, or attorney — not the Notary. The Notary does not advise on or select the appropriate notarial act. Check with whoever provided your document or consult a licensed California attorney if you're unsure.

No — all documents must be complete and ready to sign before the appointment. The Notary cannot notarize incomplete documents. Please review your paperwork in advance and contact your document issuer with any questions.

No. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is not currently available in California — no California-commissioned notary is authorized to perform RON. All notarizations are performed in person. In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) may be available for eligible documents — contact us for details.

Call or text +1 (510) 936-1598, or email mobile@feliciano-notary.com. Online scheduling via Google Calendar is coming soon. Most appointments are confirmed within the hour.

Appointments are available Monday through Friday after 6:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays starting at 9:00 AM, and on federal holidays. Late-night appointments (until 12:00 AM) are available any day. Weekday daytime appointments (before 6 PM) are generally not available.

Cancellations with at least 24 hours' notice are free. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to a cancellation fee equal to the applicable travel fee. No-shows are charged the full travel fee.

The Notary will wait up to 15 minutes past the scheduled appointment time. If all signers are not present and ready within 15 minutes, the appointment will be treated as a no-show and the travel fee will apply.

Every notarial act is a flat $15.00 — the maximum permitted under California Government Code § 8211. The travel fee is based on the number of acts in your session: $25.00 for 1–2 acts, $10.00 for 3–4 acts, and waived for 5 or more acts. Additional time-of-day fees apply for evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night appointments (late-night and emergency fees are not waived even for 5+ act sessions). See the full fee schedule on our Services & Fees page.

Cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Cash. Payment is due in full at the time of service. A $35.00 fee applies to any failed or reversed digital payments.

Yes — additional fees apply based on the time of day. Evenings (Mon–Fri, 6–9 PM) and Weekend evenings (Sat–Sun, 6–9 PM) add $10.00. Federal Holidays 6–9 PM add $20.00. Late-night appointments (any day, 9 PM–12 AM) or appointments with less than 2 hours' notice add $25.00. The higher fee always prevails when categories overlap — fees are never stacked.

Parking, toll, or access fees of $10.00 or less are passed through without prior approval. Any fees anticipated to exceed $10.00 will be discussed and approved with the Client before being incurred. If the Client declines, the Notary may cancel the appointment, and the travel fee still applies.

Yes. Kevin Feliciano is a commissioned California Notary Public, Commission No. 2555580, registered in Alameda County. Commission expires May 18, 2030. Bonded as required by California law.

No. The Notary's role is ministerial in nature. The Notary does not provide legal advice, review documents for legal sufficiency, or verify the accuracy of document content. Please consult a licensed California attorney for legal questions.

Yes. The Notary reserves the right to refuse service if a signer lacks valid ID, appears to be under duress or lacks capacity, or if the transaction appears fraudulent or unlawful. In such cases, the applicable travel fee remains due.

Yes. California law requires the Notary to maintain an official notarial journal. The journal is the exclusive property of the Notary and is confidential. Clients may request a copy of a journal entry for a specific transaction; however, information pertaining to other parties may be redacted as required by law.