FAQ

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A notary public is a public official appointed by the state government to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

Yes, Jones & Seal Notary is insured for errors and omissions to protect our clients in case of any mistakes or errors during the notarization process.

Yes, Jones & Seal Notary can perform remote notarization services for clients who are unable to come to our office. Please contact us for more information.

Yes. We travel to homes, offices, hospitals, and other locations in McKinney, TX and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply depending on distance.

You must bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. The document to be notarized should be complete and ready to sign unless your notary appointment requires signing in the notary’s presence.

We handle purchase and refinance loan packages, seller/buyer packages, HELOCs (if title or attorney office provided), reverse mortgages, loan modifications, and other real estate or financial documents.

Yes. Same-day and after-hours appointments are available. Additional fees may apply.

Remote Online Notarization allows documents to be notarized electronically through a secure online platform, with the signer and notary in separate locations.

RON is available for eligible Texas documents. Certain documents, such as some real estate deeds, may still require in-person notarization.

You meet the notary via audio-video platform, your identity is verified, you sign electronically, and the notarization is completed with a secure electronic seal.

An apostille is a certificate issued by the Texas Secretary of State that verifies the authenticity of a notary’s signature or a public official’s seal, making the document valid for international use in Hague Convention countries.

We cannot issue apostilles, but we assist with notarization and preparation of documents for submission to the Texas Secretary of State.

Powers of attorney, birth/marriage certificates, affidavits, educational records, business and corporate documents, estate planning documents, and more.

Yes. Travel fees may apply based on distance and appointment time. Wait time fees may apply if the signer is not ready at the scheduled time.

If an appointment cannot be completed due to circumstances beyond the notary’s control (missing ID, incomplete documents, or late cancellation), fees may apply.

ETS (Electronic Transaction Service) fees may apply for RON and document handling. Apostille facilitation fees are separate from government-issued apostille fees.

You can contact us via phone or email. We will confirm your service type, location, and any applicable fees.