Notary Services Where You Need Them Most
When illness, injury, or age makes travel difficult or impossible, important legal documents still need to be signed. Mobile notaries bring essential services directly to hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities.
Who Benefits from These Services?
Hospital Patients
- Accident victims needing legal documents
- Patients preparing for surgery
- Those with extended hospital stays
- Emergency situations requiring immediate notarization
Nursing Home Residents
- Elderly individuals with limited mobility
- Residents updating estate documents
- Those needing power of attorney documents
- Patients in memory care units (with appropriate safeguards)
Hospice Patients
- End-of-life document preparation
- Will and trust updates
- Healthcare directive completion
- Property transfers
Common Documents in Healthcare Settings
- Advance Healthcare Directives
- Living Wills
- Healthcare Powers of Attorney
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Wills and Trust Amendments
- Property Deeds and Transfers
- Medical Release Forms
Special Considerations
Competency Assessment
Notaries must ensure signers understand what they're signing. In healthcare settings, we:
- Assess alertness and awareness
- Verify understanding of the document
- Ensure no undue influence or coercion
- Document observations carefully
Timing Considerations
We work around:
- Medication schedules
- Medical procedures
- Visiting hours
- Patient energy levels
Privacy and Dignity
We maintain:
- Confidentiality of medical information
- Respect for patient privacy
- Sensitivity to health conditions
- Professional discretion at all times
Arranging Healthcare Facility Notarization
- Contact us early: Allow time for scheduling and facility coordination
- Coordinate with facility: Some require advance notice or approval
- Gather documents: Have all paperwork ready
- Identify witnesses: If required, arrange for witnesses
- Prepare the patient: Ensure they're rested and alert for signing