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Common Questions

NOTARY FAQ.

Answers to common questions about mobile appointments, remote online notarization, fees, identification, signatures, and preparing for your notary appointment.

Do I need to sign my document before meeting the notary?

It depends on the requested notarial act. For a jurat, the signer must sign in the notary's presence and take an oath or affirmation. An acknowledgment is different because the signer acknowledges the signature. If you are unsure which act is required, ask the receiving agency, attorney, title company, or other authorized party.

What identification should I bring?

Bring current identification that is acceptable for the requested Nevada notarization. If you are unsure whether your ID will work, contact Crystal before the appointment.

Can Crystal tell me which notarial certificate I need?

A notary is not your attorney and cannot provide legal advice. If the document does not clearly indicate the required notarial act, ask the document recipient, preparer, attorney, title company, or another authorized party.

Does Sierra Signature Services travel to clients?

Yes. Mobile appointments may be available throughout Carson City, Reno, and surrounding Northern Nevada communities. Travel availability and any permitted travel charge are confirmed in advance.

How much does a mobile notary cost?

The total depends on the notarial acts performed and any agreed travel charge. Nevada statutory notary fees and the mobile travel-fee rules are summarized on the Notary Fees page.

What is a jurat?

A jurat generally requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and take an oath or affirmation. Nevada's statutory fee is $15 per signature on the affidavit.

What is an acknowledgment?

An acknowledgment involves a signer acknowledging that they signed the document. Nevada's statutory fee is $15 for the first signature of each signer and $7.50 for each additional signature of that signer.

Does Crystal offer remote online notarization?

Yes. Sierra Signature Services offers remote online notarization for eligible electronic notarial acts. Schedule an appointment and provide the document details so eligibility can be confirmed.

Can Crystal notarize certified copies?

Crystal may certify true and correct copies when Nevada law permits the notary to do so. Certain records already certified by Vital Statistics, a County Clerk, or a County Recorder are restricted and should not simply be photocopied and notarized.

Does Crystal speak Spanish?

Yes. Sierra Signature Services provides bilingual communication in English and Spanish.

Can I use the notary appointment calendar for real estate?

The notary Calendly link is specifically for notary/document-service appointments. Crystal has a separate real estate consultation calendar available through her real estate website.

Before You Schedule

THE INFORMATION THAT HELPS MOST

When requesting an appointment, it helps to know the document type, number of signers, requested notarial act, appointment location, and whether the notarization needs to be mobile or remote. Having this information ready allows Sierra Signature Services to confirm availability and provide clearer fee guidance.

Document TypeNumber of SignersLocationNotarial Act
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT, JURAT & MORE

Many client questions come down to the difference between notarial acts. An acknowledgment confirms that a signer acknowledges signing a document, while a jurat generally requires signing in the notary's presence plus an oath or affirmation. The receiving party should tell the signer which act is required.

AcknowledgmentJuratOath / AffirmationCertified Copy
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