Kern Mobile Notary
Veteran-Owned Mobile Notary Service for Bakersfield & Kern County, California
Fast Scheduling by Call/Text:
Vets Notary (838-766-8279)
1412 17th Street, Suite 310N, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Veterans: 10% discount available. Veteran benefits claims notarized for free.
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By appointment. Mobile service for businesses, residences, and select secure facilities. |
Kern Mobile Notary provides mobile notarization designed for convenience, professionalism, and clear communication. We meet you where you are and complete the notarial act correctly.
| Common Notarial Acts
✓ Acknowledgments
✓ Jurats (includes an oath/affirmation)
✓ Oaths & affirmations |
Mobile Appointments
✓ Travel to most business locations in Bakersfield
✓ Travel to private residences in Bakersfield
✓ Travel & admission to Sheriff facilities (Central Receiving and Lerdo) |
Veteran support: Veterans receive a 10% discount, and veteran benefits claims will be notarized for free.
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| Service |
Rate |
| Notarial act (per signature notarized) |
$15 per signature |
| Travel & admission to Kern County Sheriff’s Central Receiving facility |
$180 |
| Travel & admission to Kern County Sheriff’s Lerdo facility |
$210 |
| Travel to most business locations in Bakersfield |
$150 |
| Travel to a private residence in Bakersfield |
$210 |
| Veteran discount |
10% off (ask when scheduling) |
| Veteran benefits claims notarization |
$0 (ask about your document) |
Upfront clarity: We confirm your appointment details and the expected total before we come out. For secure facilities, timing and access procedures can affect the visit. You are responsible for ensuring that proper identification is available and the documents are ready for signature upon arrival.
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What a Notary Public Does |
A Notary Public is a state-commissioned official whose role is to help deter fraud. A notary’s job is primarily to verify identity and properly complete the notarial certificate required for your document.
| In plain terms, a notary typically:
● Verifies the signer’s identity using acceptable identification (or other lawful methods when applicable)
● Confirms the signer appears to be signing willingly and is aware of what they are signing
● Completes the correct notarial certificate (such as an acknowledgment or jurat)
● Administers an oath or affirmation when a jurat is required
● Makes the required journal entry for the notarization |
Acknowledgment vs. Jurat
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What it Means |
Common Use |
| Acknowledgment |
The signer confirms the signature is theirs and that they signed voluntarily. |
Deeds, powers of attorney, and many business documents |
| Jurat |
The signer signs in the notary’s presence and swears/affirms that the contents are true. |
Affidavits, sworn statements, declarations |
Personal appearance: Notarization requires the signer to appear before the notary at the time of notarization.
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Notaries have strict legal limits. A notary public:
| ✖ Cannot provide legal advice, interpret documents, or tell you what you should sign
✖ Cannot choose your notarization type as a legal decision (acknowledgment vs. jurat)
✖ Cannot notarize without the signer present
✖ Cannot notarize incomplete documents (missing pages or required information)
✖ Cannot backdate or falsify a notarial certificate
✖ Cannot represent you in court or act as your legal representative |
If you are unsure what the receiving agency requires, contact the agency or an attorney for guidance.
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Notary Public vs. Notario (Very Important) |
| In many countries, a Notario Público (sometimes called “Notario”) is a highly trained legal professional who may draft legal documents and provide legal guidance.
In California, a Notary Public is not an attorney and has a limited, specific role focused on identity verification and completing notarial certificates.
Key takeaway: A California notary can help you notarize signatures, but cannot provide legal advice, immigration advice, or legal representation. |
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How to Prepare for Your Appointment |
| Appointment Checklist
1) Bring acceptable identification
2) Bring the complete document (all pages and attachments)
3) If your document requires a jurat, do not sign until instructed
4) If witnesses are required, have them present with acceptable ID
5) Provide location details (address, access notes, parking, facility procedures)
6) Know how many signatures need notarization |
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Need Document Preparation Before Notarization? |
If you need help preparing legal paperwork before you get it notarized, we recommend Bakersfield Paralegal for document preparation.
| Examples of documents they prepare include:
● Family law pleadings (initial divorce filings, disclosures, support-related filings, judgment packets)
● Eviction pleadings (required notices, initial filings, replies, defaults, lock-out orders)
● Restraining orders and related family court filings
● Name change paperwork
● Guardianship and conservatorship paperwork
● Additional pleadings (motions, writ petitions, appeals, post-conviction filings, and other court forms as appropriate) |
Visit:
BakersfieldParalegal.com
Note: Document preparation and notarization are different services. A notary verifies identity and completes the notarial certificate; document preparation involves assembling and completing paperwork based on the client’s direction and applicable rules.
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Call/Text: Vets Notary (838-766-8279)
Website: KernMobileNotary.com. To schedule quickly, please include: your address/location type (business, residence, or facility), preferred time window, document type, and the number of signatures requiring notarization. |
Disclaimer: Kern Mobile Notary provides notarial services and general procedural information only. We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, interpret documents, or recommend legal strategies. |
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