Mobile Notary in Union, NJ: How It Works, What It Costs & What to Bring

Need something notarized but can't get to a bank before it closes? A mobile notary comes to you. At Jay & Beee, we bring notary service to homes, offices, hospitals, and care facilities across Union and the surrounding Essex County area — by appointment, including evenings and weekends. Here's how it works, what it costs in New Jersey, and how to be ready so your appointment takes only a few minutes.

What a notary public actually does

A notary public is a state-commissioned official who confirms that the person signing a document is really who they say they are, and that they are signing willingly. The notary checks your photo ID, watches you sign (or has you take an oath), and then adds an official stamp and signature. That's it. A notary does not give legal advice, does not prepare your documents, and cannot tell you what to sign or whether a document is right for you. Their job is to verify the signing — not the contents of the document.

What does a mobile notary cost in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, a notary may charge up to $2.50 for each signature they notarize (a little more for certain real-estate signings). For mobile service, there is also a travel fee that covers coming to your location — and we always tell you that fee before your appointment, so there are no surprises. Banks sometimes notarize for free for their own account holders, but that means working around their hours and hoping a notary is available. A mobile notary trades a small travel fee for the convenience of getting it done at your door, on your schedule.

What to bring and how to prepare

A little preparation keeps your appointment quick:

• Your document — complete, but unsigned. For most notarizations you must sign in front of the notary, so don't sign ahead of time.
• A valid, government-issued photo ID — a driver's license, state ID, or passport that is not expired.
• Every signer — everyone who needs to sign must be present, each with their own ID.
• Any required witnesses — some documents need one or two witnesses; tell us in advance and we'll help you plan.

If you're not sure what your document needs, send us a photo of the first page when you book and we'll tell you exactly what to have ready.

Can't meet in person? Online notarization

New Jersey permanently allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) — notarizing a document over a secure video call instead of in person. It's a good option if you're out of state, homebound, or short on time. The steps are similar: you show your ID, the notary verifies you on camera, and you sign electronically. Ask us whether your document qualifies.

Going abroad? Apostille and legalization

If your notarized document will be used in another country — say a power of attorney, a birth or marriage record, or a school document — it often needs an extra layer of certification. For many countries this is an apostille, issued by the State of New Jersey for state documents (or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones). But not every country uses apostilles. Some — including Haiti — are not part of the apostille system, so documents headed there usually go through a different process called authentication and consular legalization. Because these rules can change and depend on the destination, we help you confirm exactly what your country requires before you spend time and money on the wrong certification.

Book a mobile notary in Union, NJ

We serve Union and the surrounding Essex County area, and we work in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole — so the whole process is clear in the language you're most comfortable with. Call or text us at 908-509-1737, or book a time online, and tell us what you need notarized. We'll confirm the travel fee, what to bring, and a time that works for you.