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A Notary Public commissioned by the State Treasurer, State of New Jersey is legally authorized to perform notarial acts under New Jersey law. This means:

• Every notarization is legally valid and recognized by courts, government agencies, financial institutions, and international authorities
• Your documents are handled in compliance with NJ notarial statutes — protecting you from rejected or invalid documents
• We carry professional accountability — errors and omissions are our responsibility to correct
• Unlike online directories or generic signing services, we review your documents before any appointment is confirmed

Choosing a commissioned notary ensures your important documents are handled correctly the first time.

If you’re unsure which service applies to your situation, contact us at contact@blueinknotary.co or submit a quote request. We review your documents and confirm the correct service. A deposit is required to secure your appointment.

No. All services are by appointment only. Mobile appointments require a minimum of 2 hours advance notice. Please contact us to schedule.

Yes. This is one of the most important benefits of mobile notary services. We travel directly to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living and memory care facilities, private residences, and any other location where the signer is present.

• The signer must be mentally competent and able to communicate their understanding of the document
• A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID is still required
• Facility visits may require advance notice or coordination with staff — please let us know when booking
• If witnesses are required (e.g. for a Will or Financial POA), please confirm at the time of scheduling

Please contact us directly to arrange a facility or bedside visit so we can coordinate appropriately.

• General notary services
• Mobile notarization — in-person at your location
• Remote Online Notarization (RON)
• Apostille facilitation — all 50 states
• FBI background check apostilles
• Embassy legalization (Non-Hague countries)
• Estate planning document notarization
• Document courier & delivery
• Certified and sworn translation coordination

Yes. A deposit is required to secure all appointments. The remaining balance is due after document review and before services are rendered. A $75 deposit is required for apostille and estate planning appointments. Deposits may also be required for hospital, correctional facility, and corporate visits.

Yes. Please notify us as early as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.

• 24+ hours notice — your deposit may be applied toward a rescheduled appointment at our discretion.
• Less than 24 hours notice — the deposit is forfeited.
• No-shows — the deposit is forfeited and a new deposit is required to rebook.

To cancel or reschedule, contact us at contact@blueinknotary.co, 609-544-0108, or WhatsApp.

RON is a notarization performed over a secure audio-visual platform. It is performed by a Notary Public commissioned by the State Treasurer, State of New Jersey, using BlueNotary, a compliant RON technology provider. Your identity is verified through multi-factor authentication and credential analysis. Signatures are witnessed electronically and the notarial certificate is applied digitally. Signers may be located anywhere.

Yes. RON is authorized under New Jersey law. The notary must be commissioned in New Jersey and use an approved RON platform. Signers may be located anywhere.

Additionally, documents notarized via RON are not eligible for NJ apostille processing, which requires an original wet ink signature and seal. Acceptance is determined by the receiving institution.

Most mobile notary appointments take 15 to 30 minutes for standard documents. All documents are signed in the presence of the notary at the time of the appointment.

More complex appointments — such as estate planning packages, multiple signers, or large document sets — may take longer. We will give you a time estimate when confirming your appointment.

Yes. All signers must be present at the same appointment and must sign in the presence of the notary. Documents cannot be pre-signed, and the notary cannot return at a separate time for additional signers on the same document.

• Each signer must have a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
• All signers must be present at the same location at the time of the appointment
• If a signer is in a different location, a separate RON session or mobile appointment may be arranged

Please indicate the number of signers when submitting your request so we can confirm timing and pricing.

Yes. We travel to your home, office, hospital, senior living facility, or other approved location throughout the Trenton and Mercer County area, and surrounding NJ counties including Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Union, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Burlington.

• Mercer County: Starting at $65
• All other NJ counties: Starting at $100
• Travel fees are separate from service fees and confirmed at booking.
• Mobile appointments require a minimum of 2 hours advance notice.

It depends on the destination country and the receiving institution. There are two important limitations to be aware of:

• Apostille processing: Documents notarized via RON are not eligible for NJ apostille processing, which requires an original wet ink signature and seal. If your document needs an apostille for international use, it must be notarized in person.
• Acceptance varies: Some countries and institutions do not accept electronically notarized documents. We recommend confirming with the receiving party before booking a RON session for international use.

A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID is required for all notarizations. Accepted forms include:

• Driver’s license
• State-issued ID
• U.S. military ID
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Permanent resident card (Green Card)

All IDs must be current and not expired at the time of service.

Yes. A notary’s role is to verify the identity of the signer and witness the signing — not to read or interpret the document. We can notarize documents in any language.

• The signer must understand what they are signing. If they do not read the language of the document, they should have it translated before the appointment
• We do not provide interpretation services, but translation coordination is available through our partner Idiomatic Translations
• For documents requiring both translation and notarization, contact us to coordinate both services

We review all documents before processing. If we identify an issue, we will contact you to discuss options before proceeding.

Clients are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of submitted documents. Errors not caused by the notary will be at the client’s expense to correct. Notary errors are corrected at no charge — please notify us within 72 hours of your service date.

An apostille is a certificate issued by a government authority that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the signature and seal of the official who signed the document.

• NJ State Apostille — Standard: 2–4 business days
• NJ State Apostille — Next Day: 24 hours
• Out-of-State Apostille — Standard: Varies by state, typically 5–10 business days
• FBI Apostille — Standard: 3–5 weeks via U.S. Department of State
• FBI Apostille — Expedited: 8–10 business days
• Non-Hague Embassy Legalization: Approximately 4–8 weeks (varies by embassy)

Yes. We process apostilles for documents issued in all 50 states. Documents may be mailed in or we can arrange pickup. Additional fees and processing times apply for out-of-state documents depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

We will assist you in understanding the reason for rejection and available options. Rejection due to document errors, ineligibility, or agency decisions is outside our control. Apostille facilitation fees are non-refundable once processing has begun. Any reprocessing required due to client errors will be at the client’s expense.

If a federal shutdown, embassy closure, or other agency disruption occurs, your documents will be held securely and processed as soon as services resume. We will notify you promptly of any known delays. State-level apostille processing through the NJ Division of Revenue is generally not affected by federal shutdowns.

Yes, we can notarize wills. However, there are important requirements:

• Wills require in-person notarization with wet ink signatures — RON is not permitted for wills under NJ law
• Two witnesses are required in addition to notarization under New Jersey law ($35 per witness)
• We do not draft or provide legal advice on estate planning documents — please consult a licensed attorney

Yes. We offer courier and document delivery services for clients in and around Trenton, NJ.

• Pickup & Drop-Off: We pick up your documents and drop them off at the destination in the same trip. Available within 15 miles of Trenton, NJ.
• Mail-In: Out-of-area clients may mail documents directly to us. Processed documents are mailed back to your preferred address upon completion.

Starting at $125. Same-day availability based on schedule — contact us to confirm. Shipping and handling fees are separate for mail-in orders.

Yes. Translations are coordinated through our partner, Idiomatic Translations. All translations include a notarized Certificate of Accuracy. Translation fees are quoted separately after document review. Contact us for a quote.

All prices listed are starting service fees. Your final price is confirmed after we review your documents and before your appointment is scheduled. Pricing is based on:

• Service type — mobile notary, RON, apostille, estate planning, etc.
• Document type and volume — number of documents, pages, and signers
• Location — travel fees apply for mobile appointments outside Mercer County
• Urgency — after-hours, holiday, and emergency appointments incur additional fees
• Government & agency fees — apostille, embassy, and out-of-state fees are separate
• Shipping & handling — billed at carrier cost plus a handling fee
• Translation fees — quoted separately after document review
• NJ statutory notary fee — $2.50 per notarial act, separate from service fees

A deposit is required to secure your appointment. The remaining balance is confirmed and due before services begin.

• Square — mobile and in-person appointments
• Stripe — online deposits and scheduled appointments
• Apple Pay — online and mobile payments

All prices shown are starting service fees. Final pricing is confirmed after document review. The following may be added based on your specific appointment:

• Notarial fees — set by New Jersey law at $2.50 per notarial act
• Travel fees for mobile appointments
• After-hours or emergency scheduling fees — after-hours is defined as evenings after 6:00 PM, weekends, federal and NJ state holidays, and emergency same-day requests
• Additional signer fees
• Government, federal, embassy, and out-of-state agency fees (apostille orders)
• Shipping and handling fees
• Translation fees (if applicable)

All sales are final. No refunds are issued for completed services. In the event of a notary error, it will be corrected at no charge. The client must notify us within 72 hours of the service date. Apostille facilitation fees are non-refundable once processing has begun.

Please contact us before initiating any payment dispute. Chargebacks that overturn a valid charge may be referred to a collections agency for the unpaid balance plus applicable dispute fees.

Documents are stored securely for a maximum of 14 days post-service, then properly disposed of. If you need documents held for a longer period, please notify us in advance.