Notary Services and the UPS Store

A UPS store may offer Notary Services. However, not every UPS store has a notary on staff when you simply drive to your nearest location to have your document notarized. This can be irritating for customers. Therefore, if you intend to go to a UPS store to have your document notarized, we recommend that you call the location in advance. Making an appointment with the store is the best solution. Some UPS stores require appointments. Most UPS locations are not open in the evenings. In addition, many stores are unlikely to have a Signing Agent, who has different responsibilities from a simple notary public. However, if you require a simple notarization or attestation, a UPS store is certainly an option.

However, as of this writing, FedEx stores do not offer notarizations.

Options for notary services

There are indeed other options are available to have your document notariezed.

Banks

Your local bank branch may have a notary on staff. We recommend that you call first to confirm. Many branches, but not all, have a notary on staff ready to assist you. In addition, if you are a customer, the notary may waive any fees that would apply to the notarial process. Again, call first to save yourself from making a wasted trip.

Mobile Notaries

A quick internet search will help you find a Mobile Notary. In this scenario, the notary will come to you. These services may be more expensive than standard notarization. Mobile notaries can add travel expenses to their fees. Despite the increased expense, you are provided far more flexibility. You do not have to drive anywhere. The notary will come to you. In addition, you do not have to schedule your notarization around store hours.

Remote Notarizations

Many mobile notaries may even provide Remote Notarization, which means the process is done online. Again, the cost may be higher because the cost to the notary is higher, as they have to meet specific costly state requirements to maintain security for the notarization process. But, in some cases, you may have 24/7 access. This offers huge convenience to customers.

Office Depot

Similar to the UPS Store, many Office Depot locations provide notary services. However, many may not; as with the UPS Store, it is recommended that you call your nearest Office Depot store to verify if they have a notary on staff and available.

Conclusion

There are many places where a document can be notarized. Notary service at a UPS store may be a valid option for notarizing your documents. However, as mentioned above, there are other choices. For more information, read our blog article, which highlights more possibilities for getting a document notarized.

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