Estate Planning Services (GNW)
The Traveling Notary is a mobile notary that travels to clients to perform notarial services. This convenience-oriented service allows individuals and businesses to have documents notarized at their location, whether it's a home, office, hospital, or any other convenient place. Our mobile services are particularly useful for those with mobility issues, busy schedules, or urgent notarial needs, providing flexibility and ease by bringing the notary services directly to the client.
A travel fee applies to mobile appointments.
We only notarize signatures and provide witnesses for estate planning services. We DO NOT draft documents or provide legal advice. Please consult with an attorney.
We DO NOT have a storefront, retail location, or walk-in location.
Service Areas
Primary Areas
Other Areas
City of Williamsburg
James City County
York County (Williamsburg)
New Kent County
City of Newport News
York County (Yorktown/surrounding areas)
City of Hampton
City of Westpoint
Richmond (Sandston/Airport Area)
If you are looking for a Notary Signing Agent in the following areas:
Middlesex
Gloucester
King & Queen
Lancaster
Essex
Northumberland
King William
Mathews
Richmond
Hours of Operations
Monday: 8:00AM - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
(before/after hour appointments available based on availability)
**Open on major holidays (Availability varies and based on appointment only)**
identification requirements
A notary is required to exercise a HIGH DEGREE OF CARE in determining the identity of any person whose identity is the subject of a notarial act. Unless such person is known by the notary, identity shall be ascertained by examination of one or more of the following nine unexpired documents. A Virginia notary may REFUSE to notarize a document for any reason.
1) a United States Passport
2) a United States Passport Card
3) a certificate of United States citizenship
4) a certificate of naturalization
5) a foreign passport
6) an alien registration card with photograph
7) a state issued driver’s license
8) state-issued identification card
9) a United States military card
10) the oath or affirmation of one credible witness unaffected by the document or transaction who is personally known to the notary and who personally knows the individual or of two credible witnesses unaffected by the document or transaction who each personally knows the individual and shows to the notary documentary identification.
A Notary is is an official of integrity appointed by state government, typically by the secretary of state. They serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents.
A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary who has special training to handle real estate and estate planning signings. Title companies and signing services hire NSAs to deliver loan documents to borrowers, oversee the signing and return the documents.
A notary has the power to perform various official acts, known as “notarial acts”. The Code of Virginia specifies five basic notarial acts:
1. Taking acknowledgments
2. Administering oaths and affirmations
3. Certifying affidavits or depositions
4. Certifying “true copies” of documents
5. Verification of fact
Virginia notaries may perform their duties outside of the Commonwealth if the document is for use in the Commonwealth. Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may perform such a certification. Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of court issued documents. Virginia notaries are not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies.
Estate planning notary services
Printing, scanning, and faxing services are available at an additional cost. Some documents may require notarization or witnesses to be valid. If you’re unable to provide witnesses, we provide this service at an additional cost.
Last Will and Testament – Directs how assets are distributed after death, names an executor, and can designate guardians for minor children.
Revocable Living Trust – Holds assets during your lifetime and passes them to beneficiaries without going through probate. You can amend or revoke it while alive and competent.
Durable Power of Attorney (Financial) – Names someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated.
Healthcare Power of Attorney (Medical POA) – Names someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you can't.
Advance Healthcare Directive / Living Will – States your wishes for end-of-life care, life support, and other medical treatment preferences.
HIPAA Authorization – Allows named individuals to access your medical information, often paired with the healthcare POA.
Beneficiary Designations – Forms for life insurance, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), and payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts; these override what's in a will.
Guardianship Designation – Sometimes a standalone document naming guardians for minor children or dependents.
Letter of Intent / Letter of Instruction – Not legally binding, but provides guidance to executors/family on wishes, asset locations, passwords, funeral preferences, etc.
Irrevocable Trusts (if applicable) – Used for tax planning, asset protection, or special needs planning; cannot easily be changed once established.
Digital Asset Directive – Instructions for handling online accounts, cryptocurrency, social media, etc.