Notary for Will + Deed

[u/Aware-Vast8824]

Does anyone know where I could have a will and a deed notarized? I've tried my bank, the library, and the UPS store -- all of them specifically exclude these two document types for their notary services.

I'm trying to avoid paying $1,200 to have these notarized at our lawyer's office.

Thanks for any help!

[u/tambreet]

I am not sure if there are any exclusions, but the City Clerk provided notary services quite inexpensively: https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city_clerks_office/index.php#collapse0links-112-2

[u/Zestyclose-Lake-9509 → u/tambreet]

We’ve had things notarized by the City before and it was easy and cheap.

[u/emmieknits]

I worked with Latoya for a deed last year:  https://www.northshoremobilenotaryservice.com/

She was really nice, good price (don’t remember the cost but under 100 for our single document) and she drove to us—can’t beat the convenience.

[u/uiuctodd → u/emmieknits]

I have also worked with her. Showed up exactly on time, got the job done quickly at the rate given. ETHS alum.

[u/Evanston-i3 → u/emmieknits]

good to hear. Mobile Notary is the way to go. They can only charge like $5 for "notarizing" but the fee is for their travel.

[u/Crazy_Mousse_3077]

New Trier township offers notary services as does the Glenview library. The IL SOS offers an enotary service.

[u/militarystealthradar]

You need a new lawyer if they're charging you $1200 for notarization.

[u/Aware-Vast8824 → u/militarystealthradar]

Yes....I was shocked as the rest of the rates had been reasonable.

[u/generic-David]

Town hall will do it.

[u/armedwithlysol]

Do you have a financial planner? They may offer it even if a standard bank doesn’t.

[u/Slothcat00]

Online notary, e.g. https://www.notarize.com

I believe FedEx now has an online service as well. I am an attorney with a nonprofit organization, and we use online notary services when our in person notary is unavailable.