FAQ’s

  • What is a Notary Public, anyway?

    A Notary Public is a state-appointed official who makes sure the people signing important documents are who they say they are—and that they’re doing it willingly and with full understanding. At Happy Notary, we take that responsibility seriously (but kindly!). We’re here to help protect your signature, your identity, and your peace of mind.

  • What kinds of documents do you notarize?

    So many! Some of the most common include:

    Powers of Attorney
    Wills & Trusts
    Real Estate documents
    Consent forms (like for minors traveling)
    Affidavits, Contracts, and Business Docs

  • What do I need to bring to my appointment?

    The full, unsigned document(s)
    A valid, physical form of ID (see list below)
    Yourself! (You’ll need to be present and aware for us to proceed)

  • What IDs are accepted in California?

    You’ll need an ID that’s current or issued within the past 5 years. Accepted options include:

    CA Driver’s License or State ID
    U.S. Passport or Passport Card
    Foreign Passport with valid U.S. visa/stamp
    Military ID (must show photo, signature, and description)
    Out-of-state IDs or licenses
    Inmate ID (for those in custody)

  • What’s an Apostille?

    An Apostille is a certificate from the California Secretary of State that makes your notarized document valid in other countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. (In short: it helps your paperwork speak another country’s legal language.)

  • How does the Apostille process work?

    We make it easy:

    We meet you to notarize, if needed
    We take care of the Secretary of State processing
    We return the completed documents to you

    Less stress. More done.

  • What documents usually need an Apostille?

    Birth, marriage, or death certificates
    Powers of Attorney
    Adoption paperwork
    Diplomas or transcripts
    Business contracts

  • What’s a Loan Signing Agent?

    A Loan Signing Agent is a notary specially trained to handle real estate closings—things like home purchases, refinances, and reverse mortgages. We guide you through the signing process and make sure everything’s sealed, signed, and ready to go.

  • What loan documents do you handle?

    Purchase agreements
    Refinance packages
    HELOCs
    Reverse mortgages
    Seller-side signings

  • Do you offer fingerprinting?

    Yes! We offer traditional ink fingerprinting for employment, licensing, background checks, and more. We’ll bring everything you need—including the standard FD-258 card, if you don’t already have one.

  • What do I need to bring for fingerprinting?

    A valid photo ID

    Any forms or fingerprint cards required by your requesting agency

  • Where We Go

    We’re based in Citrus Heights, CA (95610) and proudly serve:


    Antelope · Fair Oaks · Orangevale · Roseville · Rocklin · Folsom · Rancho Cordova · Elk Grove · Downtown Sacramento


    → Travel fees vary by area—check our Services & Fees page for details.

  • Payment Options

    We accept:

    Cash
    Credit/Debit
    Venmo, Apple Pay, and PayPal
    Invoicing available for businesses or repeat clients

  • How to Book an Appointment

    Booking with us is easy!


    You can:
    Call or text us
    Send us an email
    Or use our online form to book in just a few clicks

    We’re happy to work around your schedule, and we’re available 7 days a week.