Notary services · Oakland, CA
Mobile notary in Oakland, CA, at the location you choose
SoHay Notary provides mobile notary and NNA Certified signing agent service in Oakland by appointment. Meet at home, at work, at an escrow office, or at a hospital or care facility, and get the price, including any travel, before the appointment is confirmed.
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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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Oakland service
Choosing where your Oakland appointment takes place
Oakland is among the frequent service areas for SoHay Notary, which is based in Hayward. Because the service is mobile, the first decision is where to meet. A home suits a signer who is more comfortable there. A workplace or business suits someone who wants to finish during the day. An escrow office fits a real estate or loan signing, and a public meeting location is a neutral choice when signers are coming from different places.
Appointments run Sunday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, by appointment only. That window reaches into the evening and covers weekends, which helps when signers cannot leave work during the day. Availability is confirmed when you call or text.
When more than one person is signing, say so at the start. Each signer must appear personally and show acceptable identification, so the number of signers shapes both scheduling and preparation. If the signers will arrive separately, mention that too.
Services
Common Oakland requests by type
Pick the closest match, or call and describe your document.
- General notarizations
- Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affirmations, and affidavits, completed at the location you choose.
- Loan signings
- Purchase, refinance, HELOC, and seller packages. See loan signing agent for how those appointments work.
- Estate planning documents
- Trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. See estate plan signings for details.
- Hospital and care facility visits
- On-site appointments where the signer is recovering or living. See hospital and care facility notary.
- Documents for use abroad
- Notarization for documents that may need authentication. See apostille help.
Fees
Oakland pricing
California sets a maximum notarial fee of $15 for each signature taken for an acknowledgment and $15 for a jurat.
Travel into Oakland and any other non-notarial service, such as printing or waiting time, is quoted separately and in advance. Send the document type, the number of signers, the kind of place you would like to meet, and your preferred time, and we will return a price you can approve before anything is scheduled.
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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The limits of a notary's role
The notary's job is narrow and defined by California law: verify identity, perform the notarial act that was requested, and keep the required record. The notary does not read your document for meaning, does not tell you whether to sign, and does not choose between an acknowledgment and a jurat.
SoHay Notary is not a law firm, so questions about what a document does or whether it is right for you belong with the document preparer, the receiving agency, or an attorney.
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Questions about a notary in Oakland
Is there a mobile notary in Oakland?
Yes. SoHay Notary is based in Hayward and travels to Oakland by appointment. Travel pricing depends on the location, timing, and scope of the signing and is quoted before you confirm.
Can we meet somewhere other than a home or office?
Yes. Appointments can be held at escrow offices, hospitals, care facilities, businesses, and convenient public meeting locations as well as homes and workplaces.
Are evening and weekend appointments available in Oakland?
Appointments run Sunday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, subject to availability. Call or text (714) 627-9111 for current openings.
Can several people sign at one appointment?
Yes. Each signer must appear personally and show acceptable identification. Tell us the number of signers when you book so we can plan the appointment.
What does a notary cost in Oakland?
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.
What identification is accepted at an Oakland appointment?
Bring 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. Contact SoHay Notary with the exact ID type if you are unsure.
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Book a notary appointment in Oakland
Oakland, 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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