Notary services · Hayward, CA
Mobile notary and signing agent in Hayward, CA
SoHay Notary is based in Hayward, California. Shawn Silverman, a commissioned California Notary Public and 2026 NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent, meets Hayward signers at home, at work, at a hospital or care facility, at an escrow office, or at a public meeting location. Service is by appointment, seven days a week from 11 AM to 8 PM.
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Shawn Silverman is a commissioned California Notary Public and a 2026 NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent. Credential images are shown for verification and trust, not as government endorsements.
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Based in Hayward
A Hayward notary who works by appointment
Hayward is where SoHay Notary is based. Shawn Silverman holds a California Notary Public commission that runs from April 12, 2025 through April 12, 2029. He is also a 2026 NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent who is background screened, bonded, and insured. Every Hayward appointment is arranged in advance, so the time set aside for you goes to your documents.
Service is by appointment only, Sunday through Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM, so please call or text before you plan a visit. Tell us the type of document, the number of signers, the place you would like to meet, and the time that suits you. We confirm availability, explain what to prepare, and quote the price, including any travel, before the appointment is booked.
Hayward requests range from one acknowledgment to a full set of loan or estate planning papers. For the larger jobs, these pages explain each service in detail: loan signing agent, estate plan signings, hospital and care facility notary, and apostille help.
What to expect
What a Hayward appointment includes
Every appointment follows the same sequence, so you know the steps before we arrive.
- Pre-appointment check
- We confirm the signer's name, the type of document, the meeting location, and the ID the signer plans to bring. Clear communication up front helps the appointment go smoothly.
- Identity verification
- The signer shows an identification document accepted under California law. Many common IDs may be accepted if they are current or were issued within the last five years. If you are unsure, send the exact ID type before the appointment.
- The notarial act
- The signer or the receiving agency decides whether an acknowledgment, a jurat, or an oath is needed. We complete that act. We cannot pick it for you.
- Journal and certificate
- Journal entries, certificates, and required procedures are handled according to California notarial law.
- Signing readiness check
- Before the appointment, we can look for obvious blanks, confirm signer names, and see whether a notarial certificate appears to be present.
Fees
Pricing for Hayward appointments
California permits a maximum fee of $15 for each signature taken for an acknowledgment and $15 for a jurat. That is the statutory maximum for the notarial act itself.
Mobile travel, printing, waiting time, and witness coordination are not part of the notarial fee. They may be quoted separately, always before the appointment, so you agree to the total in advance. Payment by cash, credit card, PayPal, or Zelle is accepted.
Check availability and travel pricing
Send the document type, number of signers, appointment location, and preferred time for an accurate quote.
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What a notary can and cannot do
A California notary public verifies identity, completes the notarial act that the signer or the receiving agency requests, and records the transaction as the law requires. The notary does not decide what a document means or which notarial act it needs.
SoHay Notary is not a law firm. Shawn is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice, select legal forms, or prepare legal documents. If you are unsure which act to request, we can explain the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat, but the signer or the receiving agency makes the choice.
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Questions about a notary in Hayward
Where is SoHay Notary located?
SoHay Notary is based in Hayward, California, and works by appointment only. Mobile service is available at homes, workplaces, hospitals, care facilities, escrow offices, and public meeting locations, so contact us to arrange a time and place.
Do I need an appointment with a Hayward notary?
Yes. Service is by appointment only, Sunday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, subject to availability. Call or text (714) 627-9111 for current availability.
What should I bring to a notary appointment in Hayward?
Bring the complete document and an identification document accepted under California law. Many common IDs may be accepted if they are current or were issued within the last five years, so send the exact ID type ahead of time if you are unsure. If your document needs a jurat, the signer signs in the notary's presence, so ask before signing.
How much does a notary cost in Hayward?
California permits a maximum of $15 for each signature taken for an acknowledgment and $15 for a jurat. Travel and other non-notarial charges are quoted separately before the appointment.
How can I pay for a notary appointment?
SoHay Notary accepts cash, credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.
Can the notary tell me which notarial act my document needs?
No. A California notary cannot choose the notarial act for a signer. The signer, document preparer, attorney, or receiving agency must identify it. We can explain the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat so you know what to ask.
Schedule an appointment
Book a notary appointment in Hayward
Hayward, California · Mobile service by appointment
Call, text, or email with the document type, number of signers, preferred appointment time, and meeting location. We will confirm availability, required preparation, and pricing before the appointment.
- Hours
- Sunday through Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM
- Appointments
- By appointment only. Call or text for current availability.
- Based in
- Hayward, California, with mobile service available throughout the Bay Area.
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