Notary Services
Not Just a Stamp. Legal Certainty.
When the validity of your document matters, trust a law firm. We provide professional, secure, and legally compliant notarization services for your most critical transactions.
Why Notarize at a Law Firm?
For many documents, a simple stamp from a shipping store is enough. But for high-stakes transactions, errors can be disastrous. At Saffold Law, our notaries are supervised by an attorney. We understand the underlying legal requirements of the instruments we notarize.
- Fraud Prevention & Identity: We rigorously verify identities to prevent title theft and fraud, ensuring capacity and willingness to prevent future challenges of duress.
- Corporate Authority: A generic notary verifies an ID. We go a step further when needed, ensuring the signer is actually the CEO or Authorized Signatory of the company they claim to represent.
- Immediate Corrections: If we spot a typo in a legal description or a missing signature line, we have the legal capacity to help you fix it on the spot (if you are the drafter), preventing expensive rejections.
- Disinterested Witnesses: Many documents (Wills, Deeds) require witnesses in addition to the notary. Banks often lack the staff for this. We can provide the necessary personnel.
Real Estate Documents: Official, Secure, and Ready to Record.
In real estate, a signature without a seal is worthless. In Texas, the County Clerk is the gatekeeper and will reject any document that lacks a proper notarial certificate. A generic notary doesn’t know Real Estate Law, but we catch the errors that cause rejections: missing marital status, invalid legal descriptions, wrong certificates, or illegible seals.
Documents We Notarize
General & Special Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, and Lady Bird Deeds.
Promissory Notes, Deeds of Trust, Refinance Packages, and Homestead Affidavits.
Helping coordinate the strict requirement of two credible, disinterested witnesses.
Clearing your title and authenticating real estate POAs.
Business & Corporate Contracts: Sealed Deals and Verified Authority.
For critical business transactions, a simple signature isn’t enough. You need proof that the document was executed willingly and by the correct parties. We ensure your critical business documents are “self-authenticating” in court, avoiding common pitfalls like the “Corporate Capacity” error (signing personally instead of as an officer) or using the wrong statutory certificate.
Documents We Notarize
Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Operating Agreements, Bylaws, and Corporate Resolutions.
Commercial Leases, Memorandum of Lease, and Personal Guaranties.
Promissory Notes and Security Agreements (UCC filings).
Non-Competes, NDAs, and Severance & Release Agreements.
Legal Affidavits & Oaths: Your Word, Legally Binding.
An Affidavit is sworn testimony; lying on one is perjury. At Saffold Law, we don’t just stamp the paper; we administer the required verbal oath (The “Jurat”) to ensure your affidavit stands up to scrutiny by judges and government officials. If a generic notary uses a simple “Acknowledgment” instead of a “Jurat”, your affidavit is legally worthless. We never make that mistake.
Common Affidavits We Notarize
Affidavit of Service, Non-Military Service, and Financial Affidavits.
Affidavit of Identity and Same Name Affidavits.
Affidavits of Heirship, and Debts & Liens.
Affidavit of Lost Note or Lost Instrument.
Wills & Trusts: Secure Your Legacy.
Estate planning documents are the most scrutinized legal instruments in existence. A simple notary stamp is not enough. At Saffold Law, we conduct a formal “Signing Ceremony.” We ensure the Testator is of sound mind, disinterested witnesses are present, and the “Self-Proving Affidavit” is executed perfectly so your family can avoid bringing witnesses to probate court later.
Documents We Notarize
Verifying testamentary capacity and strict witness requirements.
Trust Agreements and the Deeds transferring property to the Trustee.
Durable (Financial) and Medical Powers of Attorney.
Living Wills and HIPAA Releases.
Auto & Title Transfers: Skip the DMV Rejection Line.
Buying, selling, or gifting a vehicle privately? The Tax Office is notoriously strict. We verify identities to prevent fraud and notarize the specific Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) forms to finalize the deal and prevent liabilities like “Title Jumping.”
The $10 “Gift Tax” Secret: If gifting a car to family, Texas allows a $10 flat tax instead of the 6.25% sales tax, BUT you must submit a perfectly notarized Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer (Form 14-317). A single error costs you thousands in taxes. We ensure this form is flawless.
Documents We Notarize
Application for Texas Title (130-U), Gift Transfer (14-317), Power of Attorney (VTR-271), and Heirship (VTR-262).
Proving exactly when the car was sold to protect the seller from liability.
Texas Notary Public Fee Schedule & Remote Services
State law strictly regulates the maximum fees a Texas Notary Public may charge. At Saffold Law, we adhere to these statutory limits for standard notarial acts (Note: These do not include legal fees for drafting, travel, or witness fees).
Notarial Act
Statutory Fee (Max)
Acknowledgments
(First Signature)
$10.00
Acknowledgments
(Each Additional)
$1.00
Jurats
(Signing under Oath)
$10.00
Certified Copies
(Non-Recordable)
$10.00
Oaths or Affirmations
(No Signature)
$10.00
Taking Depositions
(per 100 words)
$1.00
Protests
(Bill or Note)
$4.00
All Other Notarial Acts
$10.00
(Fees governed by Texas Government Code § 406.024 and Texas Administrative Code § 87.42).
Mobile & Remote Online Notary (RON)
Can't come to us? We travel to your home, office, or hospital. (Travel fees are quoted based on distance).
Secure video-conference notarization for clients who cannot be physically present. (Platform fees apply).
Secure Your Signature Today.
Ensure your documents are executed correctly the first time. Contact Saffold Law to schedule your signing.