Services & Fees

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Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §406.024 sets out the maximum fees a Notary Public may charge for notary public services.

Texas Notary Fees / Maximum Notary   Fees

Taking acknowledgments or proofs:

For the first signature: $6.00

Each additional signature: $1.00

Administering an oath or affirmation: $6.00

Providing an uncertified copy from  an entry to  a notary public’s record book: $0.50 per page

Essential Notary Service LLC is strictly a Mobile Notary. Mobile fees will apply:

Call for quote for any services  not listed 956.282.1074.

Mobile/Travel fees are not specified in the law.  Such fees are proper only if the notary and signer(s) agree beforehand on the amount to be charged.   The signer must understand that a mobile /travel fee is neither required nor specified in the law and is separate from the notarial fees described.  Mobile/Travel fees range from $35.00 and up depending on time of day and distance traveled.  Travel fees will always be discussed prior to departure for your requested service.

Additional Mobile Fee Information:
Though not specifically mentioning notaries as state officers in the statute, Texas law requires ‘state officers’ to bill clients for all expenses; therefore, we will provide a detailed bill for any services we perform as a notary public. 

We will discuss our fees with you before performing the notarial act to avoid confusion or conflict afterward.  We will always provide a written receipt for fees charged, completely separating any non-notary business fees such as travel expenses from the actual notary fees charged.

Mobile Fee:  Sunday through Saturday 

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.        = $35.00 + $6.00 per notarization
5:01 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.       = $45.00 + $6.00 per notarization
10:01 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.      = $75.00 + $6.00 per notarization
12:01 a.m. – 7:59 a.m.         = $100.00 + $6.00 per notarization

Mobile Fee:  Holidays
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.          = $50.00 + $6.00 per notarization
5:01 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.        = $75.00 + $6.00 per notarization
10:01 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.       = $100.00 + $6.00 per notarization
12:01 a.m. – 7:59 a.m.          = $125.00 + $6.00 per notarization

Correctional Facilities, Jails & Prisons

(Affidavits, Power of Attorney, Proxy Marriages, Waivers, etc.) Monday thru Friday – 8a.m. – 4:59p.m. – $65.00 

$100.00 between 5:00 p.m.  and 7:59 a.m., and on holidays & weekends – No $6.00 charge for the First notarization additional notarizations $6.00 each – with appointment

Laredo International Bridges in Laredo, TX

These services must be paid in advance. No exceptions.

Any International Bridge in the Laredo Area: $100 Flat fee

(Government agency rate: $75.00, Flat Fee)

(Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, World Trade Bridge, Colombia Solidarity Bridge, Gateway to the America’s Bridge)

Extras:

Additional stop cost to drop off documents, FedEx, UPS, USPS overnight, USPS Priority Mail, Mail, Lone Star Overnight, clients’ location, third party location, etc. – $25.00

Additional stop cost to pick up documents, FedEx, UPS, USPS overnight, USPS Priority Mail, Mail, Lone Star Overnight, clients’ location, third party location, etc. – $25.00

Rush Fee – $45.00 (applies when services are requested less than two (2) hours from time of telephone call, email or other communication requesting service)

Testifying at Court (Webb County) additional $50.00 will apply before 8:00 a.m., after 5:00 p.m., and on holidays & weekends
 

Copies – $1.00 per page
 

Color Copies - $2.00 page

Bound copies $5.00 each 

Printing – $1.00 per page

Scan document to email – $1.00 per page

Other available services charges shall be determined when requested.

Upon request we will negotiate a Flat Rate specific to your needs

These fees are subject to change at any time without notice

Delays may be experienced during inclement weather and/or construction

All rights reserved by Essential Notary Service 

Medical

Flat Rates with Appointment: 

Medical Doctors, Health Care Providers, Hospitals, Health Care Facilities:
(Medical Records/Medical Records Affidavits/Financial Records /Business Records Affidavits /Affidavits/Directive to Health Care Provider(s)/Living Wills/ DNR(s)/Wills/Power of Attorney/Statutory Durable Power of Attorney/Verifications/Oaths/Forms, etc. –

Attorneys

(Medical Records/Medical Records Affidavits/Financial Records/ Business Records Affidavits/Affidavits/Wills/Directive to Health Care Provider(s)/Living Will/Deeds/Power of Attorney/Trusts/Settlements/Contracts /Deposition/Oaths/Verifications /Waivers, Forms, etc. 

No $6.00 charge for the First notarization additional notarizations $6.00 each – with appointment)

Banks, Transportation & Warehouse, General Businesses

(Affidavits, Employment Forms, Immigration Forms, Loan Documents, Medical Records/Financial Records/Business Records/Affidavits/Affidavits/ Verifications/ Agreements/Contracts/Applications/Oaths/Forms, etc. 

Advance cancellation four (4) hours or more – No Charge Advance cancellation less than (4) hours 100% of mobile fee Cancellation upon notary arrival 100% of mobile fee

Testify at Court cost: Monday thru Friday – 8:00a.m. -5:00p.m. = $250.00

Marriage Officiant/Wedding Officiant  $250.00

Due and Payable Upon Receipt:

ALL fees are due and payable on completion of services rendered at which time an invoice – receipt will be issued.  (Exception: International bridge visits must be paid in advance and are not refundable if cancelled.)

We accept Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay, and PayPal.  (All International Bridge services must be paid in advance.)

All services are provided by appointment only.  

At times immediate request for services may be accommodated within minutes depending upon staffing, location, construction, traffic and weather.  

Services requested within the thirty (30) minutes are considered “rush” services and a “rush” service fee will apply.

All services are based upon the time of when the services are rendered. NOT when a request for service is made.  (For example, if you call at 8:00 a.m. for service at 6:00 p.m., then the after 5:00 p.m. rates will apply.)

“I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.”