The Ultimate Real Estate Notary Guide for Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers

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Welcome to the most comprehensive mobile notary guide tailored for Los Angeles real estate transactions. At Pacific Notary Group, we understand how overwhelming the signing process can be. That’s why we created this resource: to answer your questions, walk you through the documents, and help you feel prepared and confident before your notary appointment.

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🏡 What Is a Loan Signing Agent?

A real estate notary is a commissioned professional authorized by the state to verify the identity of signers and witness the signing of important real estate documents. In California, a notary must confirm the signer's identity and ensure they are signing willingly and knowingly. We help prevent fraud, verify authenticity, and make sure all signatures are legally binding.

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🚙 Why Use a Mobile Notary in Los Angeles?

Navigating Los Angeles traffic, varied schedules, and tight closing timelines can be stressful. That’s where a mobile notary comes in:

• Convenience: We come to your location — home, work, escrow office, hospital, or even a coffee shop.

• Flexibility: Day, night, and weekend appointments available.

• Accuracy: Our notaries are trained in loan document signings and understand common errors to avoid.

• Speed: We help meet critical funding deadlines or end-of-month closings.

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📜 Common Documents We Notarize in Real Estate Transactions

Here’s what we typically see in Los Angeles home sales, purchases, or refinance deals:

• Grant Deed / Quitclaim Deed

• Deed of Trust

• Loan Documents (including Closing Disclosure, Note, and HUD-1 Settlement Statement)

• Power of Attorney (Real Estate Specific)

• Affidavit of Occupancy

• Signature Affidavits

• Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR)

• Subordination Agreements

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📅 What to Expect at Your Notary Appointment

At Pacific Notary Group, we make the process easy. Here’s what happens:

1. We arrive at your location on time.

2. You present a valid ID — driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID.

3. We review the documents with you and guide you on where to sign.

4. We notarize the signatures, stamp and seal the docs.

5. We return the completed documents to your title, escrow, or lender — or leave them with you.

Note: We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. Please review your documents with your lender or agent beforehand.

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🔍 What You Need to Bring

• Government-issued ID (not expired)

• All pages of the document (even ones not being notarized)

• Any required witnesses (check with your lender/escrow officer)

• Your reading glasses if needed — you must be able to read and understand what you're signing

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🏛️ Areas We Serve in Greater Los Angeles

We offer same-day and scheduled appointments throughout:

• Los Angeles (City & County)

• San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Encino, etc.)

• Westside (Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice, etc.)

• South Bay (Torrance, Redondo, Manhattan Beach, etc.)

• Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank

• Downtown LA & Mid-City

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Need a notary outside this area? Contact us — we may still be able to assist or refer you to a partner.

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💡 Real Estate Notary FAQ

Q: Can you explain my loan documents?
A: No, notaries are not licensed to provide legal advice or interpret financial terms. We can point out where to sign and verify your ID.

Q: How long does a signing take?
A: General notarizations take 10–15 minutes. Loan packages usually take 45–60 minutes.

Q: Can I use a passport as ID?
A: Yes, as long as it's current (not expired). California accepts U.S. and foreign passports as valid ID.

Q: Can you come to hospitals, jails, or care facilities?
A: Yes, with advance notice. We specialize in mobile notary for hard-to-reach locations.

Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: No problem. Just give us as much notice as possible — we don’t charge cancellation fees with reasonable notice.

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Pacific Notary Group provides real estate notarization across Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and surrounding areas in Southern California.