Notarial act fee
$15
Per notarized signature — California-regulated maximum.
24/7 Emergency Service · San Diego County
Emergency mobile notary in San Diego. Available now.
Hospital bedside, hospice, ICU, jail, and last-minute after-hours signings — anywhere in San Diego County, around the clock. When the signing can't wait until morning, call. I respond fast, I show up prepared, and I treat every emergency call with the urgency and dignity it deserves.
When you need a notary right now
Emergencies don't wait. A loved one is in the hospital and the family needs a Power of Attorney signed before surgery. A trust has to be amended tonight. A jail signing needs to happen before morning court. A signer is in hospice and time is short.
I take these calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including weekends and holidays. Call or text (619) 756-9099 with your location and the document type. I'll quote travel upfront, confirm I can be there, and start driving.
Hospital & bedside signings
I regularly serve every major San Diego hospital and care facility:
- Scripps Mercy (Hillcrest)
- Sharp Memorial (Kearny Mesa)
- UC San Diego Health (Hillcrest & La Jolla / Jacobs)
- Kaiser Permanente Zion (Grantville)
- Sharp Grossmont (La Mesa)
- Palomar Medical Center (Escondido)
- Scripps Memorial Encinitas
- Scripps Green (La Jolla)
- VA Medical Center (La Jolla)
- Naval Medical Center San Diego (Balboa)
- Skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice and memory-care facilities countywide
Common emergency documents
- Power of Attorney — financial, durable, springing
- Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD)
- Living Will / DNR-related paperwork (signature only — not legal advice)
- Last-minute trust amendments & trust transfers
- Guardianship and conservatorship filings
- Jail signings — inmate ID accepted; advance arrangement with the facility required
- Real estate & refi closings with hard deadlines
- Travel consent for a child traveling without one or both parents
- Affidavits, declarations, and sworn statements with court deadlines
Important: who can legally sign in the hospital
California law is strict — and protective — about who can sign a notarized document. To complete the notarization, the signer must:
- Be physically present with the notary (no signing via FaceTime or for someone else)
- Be conscious and mentally aware of the document and its general nature
- Be able to communicate — verbally, in writing, or by clear and unambiguous nods
- Be signing of their own free will (not under coercion or duress)
- Present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID, or hospital-acceptable equivalent)
If the patient is sedated, on a ventilator, or otherwise unable to acknowledge the document, California law requires me to decline the notarization. Please call before I dispatch if you're unsure — I'd rather have a 5-minute phone call than make a trip that can't be completed.
I am a notary public, not an attorney. I cannot draft, fill in, advise on, or interpret legal documents. If you need legal guidance, please consult an attorney first.
Emergency pricing
Travel fee
$40 – $70+
Quoted upfront based on your travel zone and time of day.
After-hours convenience
From $25
Modest add-on for service after 7 PM, before 7 AM, or on holidays. Quoted upfront.
Hospital, jail, and airport signings may include facility-coordination time. Active-duty military and seniors qualify for a $5/signature discount on jobs of 4+ signatures — see discounts.
Frequently asked
Emergency notary questions.
Can a notary come to a hospital in San Diego?
Yes. I provide bedside mobile notary service at all major San Diego hospitals — Scripps Mercy, Sharp Memorial, UC San Diego Health, Kaiser Zion, Sharp Grossmont, Palomar Medical Center, Scripps Encinitas, and others. The signer must be conscious, alert, able to communicate, and able to sign their name (or direct another to sign in their presence).
How fast can you respond to an emergency notary call?
For most central San Diego ZIP codes, I can typically arrive within 60–90 minutes once the call is confirmed. Hospital, hospice, and end-of-life signings get priority routing. Call or text (619) 756-9099 with your location and document type for the fastest response.
Do you charge extra for after-hours or weekend signings?
Standard travel and notarial act fees apply during normal hours. Service after 7:00 PM, before 7:00 AM, and on holidays may include a modest after-hours convenience fee, quoted upfront. Hospital and hospice signings are accommodated as quickly as possible regardless of time.
What if my loved one is in the ICU and can't talk?
California law requires the signer to be conscious, mentally aware of what they are signing, and able to communicate — either verbally or by clear, unambiguous nodding. If the patient is sedated, on a ventilator, or unable to acknowledge the document, I am legally required to decline. Call before scheduling — I can help you assess whether the signing can move forward.
What clients say
Trusted in San Diego's hardest moments.
★★★★★
Andre came to the hospital on short notice and was incredibly compassionate with my mother during a very difficult time. Professional, kind, and quick.
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Jennifer W.
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Andre has been a fantastic business partner in our industry! He's always on time, accountable and a great example of professionalism.
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Mia V.
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I asked for a quote and he responded in less than one hour. He was prompt to our appointment time as well.
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Service areas
Cities I cover for emergencies.
Downtown SD
Court, financial, hospital signings.
Hillcrest
Scripps Mercy, UCSD Hillcrest.
Mission Valley
Sharp, Kaiser hospital area.
La Jolla
Scripps La Jolla, UCSD Jacobs, VA.
Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Encinitas.
Escondido
Palomar Medical Center.
El Cajon
Sharp Grossmont, East County.
Chula Vista
South Bay, Scripps Mercy CV.
We Accept
Choose whatever's easiest for you. All major payment methods accepted at the time of signing.
- Cash
- Cash App
- Zelle
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Tap to Pay
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Check
- ACH / Bank Transfer
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- Visa