Jail & Correctional Facility Signings
Reliable correctional facility notarizations, with guaranteed execution before you pay
When a loved one is incarcerated, securing notarized signatures on legal, financial, or property documents should not involve guesswork or wasted fees. Every facility maintains its own visiting requirements, so we handle all preliminary coordination on your behalf prior to scheduling.
To protect your time and money, this service is never billed upfront. We contact the facility first to verify visitor access and establish a secure appointment window; payment is requested only once we guarantee the signing can be completed.
The $100 specialty fee covers complete facility coordination, the first 10 miles of travel, and printing and scanning up to 20 pages.
What it costs
| Specialty feeCovers the coordination a correctional visit takes, plus the first 20 pages of printing or scanning and digital delivery of your documents. | $100 |
|---|---|
| TravelCovers the first 10 miles to you, then $15 for each additional 5 miles. | from $30 |
| Each notarial actThe per-act fee is set by Pennsylvania law, not by us. | $5 |
| Witness service, per arranged witnessUp to 4 per appointment, subject to availability. Witnesses you bring yourself cost nothing. | $25 |
| Evening appointmentStart time from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. | +$50 |
| Overnight appointmentStart time from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. | +$150 |
The specialty fee is deliberately one number. It absorbs the coordination, the facility navigation, and the ordinary admin handling. We would rather quote one honest total than a page of small charges.
The total you see is the total you pay when you book. Pennsylvania notarial fees are set by state law.
What to have ready
- The facility’s name and the inmate’s full name and number
- Your relationship to the signer
- The documents, complete but unsigned
- Your deadline, since facility approval is the part nobody can rush
Questions about this service
What identification do I need?
Every signer must present one valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. or foreign passport, or military ID. Two requirements matter most: the full name printed on the legal documents must match the name on the signer’s ID, and the ID must be government-issued. Store membership cards, credit cards, student IDs, and work badges cannot be accepted under Pennsylvania law. If a signer has no government photo ID or there is a name discrepancy, please contact us before booking: Pennsylvania permits limited alternatives, such as a qualified credible witness, and we will help determine whether one applies to your situation.
Should I sign my document before the appointment?
No, please leave all signature and date lines blank until your appointment. Under Pennsylvania law, most notarizations require the notary to witness your signature in person, and signing in advance may mean re-printing or re-signing in our presence. Please make sure your documents are complete and fully filled out, but left unsigned until we meet.
Can you provide witnesses?
Yes. If your documents require impartial witnesses, we can arrange up to four pre-screened witnesses for $25 per witness, subject to availability. Please select this option during online booking so we can coordinate our arrival accordingly. You are also welcome to provide your own qualified, disinterested witnesses at no additional cost.
Can a family member or interested party be a witness?
Typically, no. Legal guidelines usually require witnesses to be independent adults with no personal, financial, or legal connection to the document. Spouses, family members, and named beneficiaries are generally ineligible. Please consult your document preparer or legal counsel to confirm witness eligibility rules for your specific paperwork.
Are you really available 24/7?
Yes, we offer 24/7 mobile notary services by appointment, subject to availability. Standard business hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we frequently accommodate urgent, after-hours requests. Outside standard hours, an evening surcharge applies from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (+$50) and an overnight surcharge from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (+$150).
How are travel fees calculated?
Travel fees begin at $30 and include up to 10 miles. Any distance beyond the initial 10 miles is billed at $15 per additional 5 miles. When you enter your location into our quote calculator, your exact travel fee is computed automatically, so you always know the final cost upfront before you book.
Can you enter correctional facilities?
Yes. Correctional signings carry a $100 specialty fee, and we handle the paperwork side of the visit for you. Every facility has its own approval process and its own rules about what may be brought inside, so book as early as you can. Facility approval is the part nobody can rush.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Harrisburg and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities across six counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lebanon, and Lancaster. We also travel beyond these areas upon request. Any travel outside our core coverage is calculated clearly and presented upfront before you book: call or text us and we will quote the trip by hand.
What is included in specialty-service pricing?
The specialty fee is an all-inclusive bundle that consolidates administrative and prep work into one straightforward price. It includes pre-appointment document review, facility coordination, the first 10 miles of travel, up to 20 pages of printing and scanning, and digital delivery of your completed documents. If physical shipping is needed, it is billed separately at direct carrier rates with zero markup: clear, honest pricing without unexpected add-on charges.
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