This directory features local and mobile notaries qualified to notarize Power of Attorney (POA) documents, including financial, medical, and durable designations. Notaries verify the identity, competence, and willingness of the principal executing the document to ensure compliance with state statutes. Before scheduling an appointment, ensure your POA document is fully filled out except for the signature lines and that all signing parties possess valid photo identification.
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Kern Court Documents
1412 17th St Ste 362, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
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Kern Notary
1412 17th St Ste 361D, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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Notary Bakersfield
1706 Chester Ave Ste 349, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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Notary Services etc.
1831 Truxtun Ave Ste 115, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Parmley Notary Services
3612 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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How much does it cost to get a Power of Attorney notarized?
Standard notary fees for a Power of Attorney range from $2 to $15 per signature, as dictated by state statutory caps. Mobile notary services usually charge an additional travel fee between $30 and $80 depending on distance and time of day. If the notary provides required witnesses, an extra fee of $10 to $25 per witness typically applies.
Can a notary execute or sign a Power of Attorney after death?
No, a Power of Attorney legally terminates the moment the principal passes away, meaning it cannot be signed or notarized after death. Posthumous legal authority shifts strictly to an executor or personal representative appointed by a probate court or named in a valid last will and testament.
Do I need extra witnesses present when notarizing a Power of Attorney?
Witness requirements vary by state law and document type; for example, healthcare or medical POAs frequently require two disinterested witnesses alongside the notary stamp. If your state requires witnesses, they must not be named as agents or beneficiaries in the document, though many mobile notary agencies can provide disinterested witnesses upon request.