Power of Attorney Notary

Simply put, a power of attorney is a document that gives another person (the agent) legal authority to represent you and act on your behalf

In order to make it official - a Power of Attorney POA needs a Notary to notarize the document. Witnesses are often required as well. 

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process easier for everyone.

There are many reasons to need a POA - some of them are:

• Health decisions that you wish to be carried out should you not be able to make decisions for yourself 
• When you are not able to be present to sign documents that need a 'wet' signature, such as a real estate transaction
• You are a parent leaving your minor child in care of someone in your absence 
• You want to assign a person to take care of your personal financial or business financial matters in your absence

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

In most states, for a POA to be official, it will need to be Notarized by a Notary Public

• A Notary will be present to witness signing of the document(s) and to verify identity of the signers
• Signers must be aware of what they are signing, not be under duress and be able to communicate with the Notary directly at the time of signing
• Once document(s) has been properly notarized, it is then an official document
• Some notarized documents may need to be filled with an Attorney or court to consider the document an official record
• It is up to the customer to complete this final process if necessary

Notaries are NOT Lawyers and do NOT offer legal advice of any type 

Notaries can not provide documents or advise you on proper documents

Please consult an Attorney or proper professional  

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

Witnesses aren't always required - you will have to check your particular POA to see if witnesses are necessary for your document. 

• Witnesses can NOT be mentioned in or related to anyone mentioned in the document
• The best witnesses are a family friend, neighbor or co-worker
• Witnesses MUST be physically present for signing and have a valid  state ID, Drivers License or Passport available- no copies or pictures accepted
• Nurses, medical staff or administrative employees will NOT sign as witness to any type of documents that aren't 100% medical related. Do not assume that medical staff will assist because 'someone' told you they can
• We can provide witnesses if you do not have anyone available starting at $75.00+ per witness - arrangements must be made before scheduling appointment online - please call to arrange 636-293-4493
• Travel fee is still due if signing can't be completed due to incorrect documents, no witnesses, missing ID, etc. If notary shows up as scheduled, travel fee is due. 

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

A Notary Public will be present during the signing of the document to verify it was signed by the correct people and that those signers have been properly identified by verifying their Drivers License, State issued ID, or Passport. 

The Notary's stamp and Notary's signature on your document makes it Notarized

Some notarized documents may need to be filed with an Attorney or court to consider the document an official record. 

Notaries are NOT Lawyers and do NOT offer legal advice of any type 

Notaries can not provide documents or advise you on proper documents

Please consult an Attorney or proper professional  

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

A Notary can not provide documents, however we can direct you to a place to obtain documents online or you can consult an attorney or search online for the documents that best suit your needs. A Notary is not an attorney and can not provide any type of legal advice or direction. 

Choosing a document is at your sole discretion and you should consult an attorney if you aren't sure of your needs.

PDF Fill in - Printable Forms available online:

• Missouri Power of Attorney  PDF Fill in Printable Form
• Missouri Medical Power of Attorney PDF Fill in Printable Form
• Missouri General Power of Attorney PDF Fill in Printable Form
• Missouri Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form# 4054 PDF Fill in Printable Form

1. Once you have your Power of Attorney document(s) (durable Power of Attorney, healthcare directive Power of Attorney, general Power of Attorney, financial Power of Attorney, etc) you will need to review it to see if you need witnesses 
2. Make sure all parties that need their signature notarized have a current ID, Drivers License or Passport available for the Notary - NO copies or pictures are accepted. If no current ID is available see "Credible Witnesses" below
3. Secure your (non-related, disinterested) witnesses and be sure they have a valid drivers license, ID, or passport as the Notary will need to see that to verify their identity **If you have questions on witnesses - See above "Do I need a witness? Who can be a witness?" 
4. Find out when - day/time your witnesses are available to be present with all parties that will sign the POA 
5. Contact Mobile Notary St Louis - it's easiest to have a Mobile Notary that will travel to your location so that everyone can meet in one place, at your home, office, nursing home, hospital, etc. 
6. Schedule an appointment with Mobile Notary St Louis
7. Fill out all questions and information on documents PRIOR to the Notary appointment time
8. DO NOT SIGN or DATE any pages of documents until the Notary is present, All other portions of document should be completed before the appointment to save time for all involved
9. On appointment day -  Have document(s) ready to be signed. Make sure all parties will be present- including witnesses if needed. Make sure all signers and witnesses have valid state ID, Drivers License or Passport* present for the Notary *No copies or pictures are accepted

          10. When the Notary arrives - 

• Notary will review and record each persons Identification & signature
• Notary will witness all parties signing the documents
• Notary will stamp and sign the documents
• Your document is now official and Notarized
• If document needs to be filed with an Attorney or court to consider the document an official record - it is up to customer to complete this part of the process

  ** Note - if Notary shows up and documents can not be notarized for any reason, our travel fee is still due in full. Notary is on a schedule and can not wait for changes, finding witnesses, etc. 

If a valid identification is present for one reason or another - expired, lost, not available:

The state allows a Notary to verify a person without ID by having two "credible witnesses"

Credible Witnesses must meet all the following:

• Personally know the person that has a missing ID
• Not be related to any person signing or anyone mentioned in the document (they can not stand to gain in any way from the documents being notarized)
• Have a current state ID, state Drivers license or Passport available for the Notary - copies or pictures not accepted
• Be present at the time of signing with the Notary

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

Notaries are NOT Lawyers and do NOT offer legal advice of any type 

Notaries can not provide documents or advise you on proper documents

Please consult an Attorney or proper professional 

Mobile Notary St. Louis provides Notaries at your Home | Office | Hospital | Nursing Home to make the Notary process of your Power of Attorney document easier for everyone

A Power of Attorney is a critical legal document that allows you (the "principal") to appoint a trusted person (your "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to manage financial, business, or medical decisions on your behalf. Under Missouri law, a Durable Power of Attorney strictly requires a notary public's official acknowledgment and seal to be considered legally valid and recognized by banks, medical networks, and land registries.  

While a Last Will and Testament primarily relies on two physical witnesses to be valid in Missouri, adding a notary public's acknowledgment makes the Will "self-proving," which speeds up the probate process later. Additionally, documents like Living Trusts, Certification of Trusts, Quitclaim Deeds, and Advance Healthcare Directives almost always require professional notarization to become legally effective.

We bring professional, discrete notary services directly to you, providing maximum privacy, convenience, and comfort. Instead of forcing an elderly relative or an incapacitated family member to travel to a retail shipping store or bank lobby, our mobile team completes the signing at your dining room table, a corporate office, or your estate planning attorney's office.

No. Notaries are state-commissioned officials, not licensed attorneys. We are strictly prohibited by Missouri law from drafting legal forms, providing legal advice, or directing you on which specific document type fits your scenario. You should always have your legal documents completely prepared by an attorney or obtained from a reputable legal source before our notary arrives.

Every person signing the document (the principal, the agents, and any witnesses) must present a physical, valid, and unexpired government-issued photo ID. Accepted forms include a standard driver's license, a state identification card, or a passport from any country. We cannot accept expired IDs, paper photocopies, or digital pictures of an ID on a mobile phone.

Witness requirements depend heavily on the type of document:

• Last Will and Testament: Strictly requires two independent witnesses under Missouri law. 
• Durable Financial POA: Primarily requires a notary public seal, but certain out-of-state institutions prefer witnesses.
• Healthcare POA / Health Care Directive: Missouri law allows these to be signed before a notary public OR two independent witnesses, though having both provides the highest level of legal protection.

If your estate planning forms require witnesses and you do not have anyone available, Mobile Notary St Louis can bring qualified, independent witnesses to your appointment for an additional fee.

We specialize in providing compassionate, rapid-response mobile notary services at bedside locations across St Louis hospitals, hospice units, and senior care facilities. Before we begin, the notary must independently verify that the patient is fully conscious, alert, of sound mind, and completely understands what they are signing. We cannot legally proceed if a patient is unresponsive or unable to communicate clear intent.

The physical notarization process is typically efficient and takes around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the total number of documents, signatures, and witnesses involved. To help us respect your time, please ensure all blanks on your forms are filled out entirely (except for the final signature lines) and that everyone has their physical photo IDs ready before our team arrives.

For complex or multiple estate planning packages, we typically provide a comprehensive flat-rate quote. This transparent flat fee incorporates the state-allowed $5 per notarized signature (including witness signatures if applicable), along with our standard mobile travel and convenience fee. Contact us directly with your exact document list for an upfront quote.

Yes. If your Power of Attorney, Will, or corporate estate papers are heading to a foreign country, they will likely require an Apostille Certification or Embassy Legalization. We can notarize your documents locally and handle the entire multi-step state authentication process for you. Additionally, we provide USCIS-accepted and certified document translation services in over 65 languages for any international vital records or asset documents.