emeralds
Notary
Services
Welcome to Emeralds Professional Notary Services, your trusted partner for all your notarization and signing needs. With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and reliability, we strive to provide exceptional notary services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, businesses, and legal professionals.
Services
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs
Going overseas for a big life event or business venture? Make sure your documents are properly authenticated with our apostille services.
Once you’ve got your Estate Plan completed, it needs to be signed and notarized. I can meet you to sign and notarize your documents
I am prepared to come to you, I can notarize all of your important legal documents, such as your Medical Power of Attorney.
Acknowledgments, Jurats, Oaths, and other documents. I can travel to meet you.
As a Certified Loan Signing Agent I can help you get all of your Real Estate Documents signed, initialed, dated and notarized properly!
Apostille
Services Facilitation
Apostille services are essential for those needing to use their notarized documents internationally. We help authenticate documents for foreign use, ensuring they meet the requirements of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Rely on us for apostille services that simplify international document authentication. We ensure accuracy, fast turnaround, and compliance with global standards.
Apostille Facilitation
Going overseas for a big life event or business venture? Make sure your documents are properly authenticated with our apostille services.
- Apostille facilitation available for DFW.
- US Department of State Authentication available
- Embassy Legalization available
- Local document pick up and delivery available.
- Hand delivery and pick up of your important documents to the Texas Secretary of State in Texas available.
- Fast turnaround
- Detail-oriented
Estate
Planning Documents
Once you’ve got your Estate Plan completed, it needs to be signed and properly notarized. I can meet you at your home or office, weekdays, evenings or weekends to sign and notarize your complete Estate Plan Package.
- Living Trust
- Trust Certification
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Grant Deeds for Title Transfers
And any other documents included in your unique estate plan.
Healthcare
Healthcare Facilities
I am prepared to come to you, whether you are in a
- Hospital
- Nursing Home
- Assisted Living Facility or
- Hospice in the comfort of your own home
I can notarize all of your important legal documents such as
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Power of Attorney
- Signature by Mark Signings- Call for Details.
Notary
Services
Involves the official fraud-deterrent process of witnessing the signing of legal documents, verifying their authenticity, and ensuring the signers are entering agreements knowingly and willingly.
Our document notarization services are designed with your security and convenience in mind, ensuring a smooth, accurate process by experienced notaries.
Notarial Acts
- Acknowledgments
- Jurats
- Oaths
- Certified Copies of Power of Attorney’s
Call to Get Your Documents Notarized Today!
- Accurate and secure
- Experienced professionals
- Efficient process
Mobile
Notary Services
Bring the convenience of notarization directly to your doorstep. Whether you're at home, at the office, or any other location, our certified professionals will meet you on your schedule, providing secure and efficient notarization.
Mobile notary services are becoming increasingly popular as they provide convenience and flexibility for the client. However, it is important to understand the process behind these services to ensure that all parties involved are protected. The notarization process requires:
- Schedule your notary appointment online at our website, or by calling or texting 469-783-6393
- If witnesses are required, coordinate schedules to ensure they can arrive on time for the appointment
- If witnesses are required, but you are unable to provide your own witnesses, your notary can provide one for you for an additional fee
- Provide a copy of the document you want to sign and have notarized
- Make sure all forms are fully completed, but do not sign until in the presence of the notary.
- You must provide a valid and current government-issued photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or passport. (If this is not available please advise your notary)
- All witnesses present (as needed) with a government-issued photo ID present.
- All Signers must be present before the notary public when signing the document.
Trust our mobile notary services to save you time and hassle. We provide flexible scheduling and punctual service, wherever you need us in Texas.
Loan
Document Signings
As a Certified Loan Signing Agent I can help you get all of your Real Estate Documents signed, initialed, dated and notarized properly! I am experienced in all types of Real Estate documents for in-state and out-of-state transactions including:
Mortgage Loan Documents for;
- Commercial Loans
- Construction Loans
- Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
- Loan Modifications
- Mobile Home Loans
- Manufactured Home Loans
- Purchase Loans
- Refinance Loans
- Reverse Mortgage or HECM Loans
I also facilitate and notarize
- Death Affidavits
- Grant Deeds
- Interspousal Deeds
- QuitClaim Deeds
- Seller’s Documents
- Substitution of Trustee and Reconveyance Deeds
- Transfer on Death Deeds
my story
Competent | Flexible | Reliable
‘Esmeralda’ is an active National Notary Association (NNA) member and Certified Loan Agent via NNA. She is commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Texas available to serve all of DFW. All forms will be meticulously filled out with no missing signatures, initials, notarizations or dates.
Esmeralda is willing to travel anywhere and can be available on short notice. She can guarantee a professional signing experience in her role as Notary Public.
Languages: English & Spanish
I've been there, so I understand.
Just like many people sometimes we don’t know who to turn to when doubt and uncertainty comes in, I'm not an exception. I didn't know many processes until it was time to know them. Learn from me and discover the most important lessons I've learned on my journey that can be beneficial to you.
In a world of constant change, I, Esmeralda, offer unwavering support and inspiration. With extensive experience in community outreach, logistics, and staffing management, I bring a diverse skill set and a passion for making a genuine impact.
As the Community Outreach Programs Coordinator at Dallas County Elections, I led initiatives to enhance voter registration and education, managing a team of 3000 volunteers and spearheading social media campaigns.
In roles such as Logistics Coordinator/Sr Customer Service Specialist at KBR in Iraq and Bilingual Programs Coordinator at Dallas County Elections, I honed my skills in operations and community engagement.
Before my journey in elections administration, I excelled as a Staffing Account Manager at ALL Temps 1 Personnel, showcasing my talent in personnel management and recruitment.
Through my life experiences, I've come to understand the importance of readiness for life's unforeseen twists and turns. Let me be there to guide and support you through your moments of need.
Whether it's a young couple, feeling jittery as they sign for their first house, or a couple embarking on a long-awaited adoption journey, you deserve someone reliable to ensure your crucial documents are signed securely.
I'm eager to leverage my experience to contribute to new projects and initiatives. Thank you for considering my background, and I look forward to the possibility of working together.
Frequently Asked questions
What type of documents can you notarize?
We can notarize a wide range of documents including legal, financial, real estate, and medical documents.
How does your mobile notary service work?
Our mobile notary service allows us to come to you at your convenience. Book an appointment, and a certified notary will meet you at your specified location.
What is required for apostille services?
For apostille services, you'll need to provide the original document and specify the country of use. We handle the rest, ensuring your documents are authenticated for international use.
What is a Notary Public?
A responsible person appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths.
What is required for a document to be notarized?
Most documents that are notarized must have the following: (1) Language that commits the signer in some way.
(2) A signature. (3) Anotarial certificate that the Notary completes to evidence the notarization.
Is a Notary Public and a Notario Publico the same?
No. Though they sound similar, the roles and duties are very different. In Latin America, a Notario Publico is an attorney or a high-ranking official (such as a judge). In the United States, a Notary cannot prepare legal documents or give advice on immigration or other matters unless the Notary is also an attorney.
Why are documents notarized?
To increase public trust in transactions and signed documents and to deter fraud. As an impartial witness, the Notary verifies that the signers of documents are who they say they are. The Notary also makes sure
that signers have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly. In a society in which business dealings between strangers are the norm, notarization lends integrity to signed documents.
Where do I report illegal or improper acts by a Notary?
Any wrongdoing or illegal activity should be reported to law enforcement or to the appropriate state office that regulates Notaries. In most states the Notary regulator is the secretary of state, but depending upon the state it could be the governor, lieutenant governor or attorney general.
What are the different types of notarization?
There are different reasons you might need to have documents notarized. Here are the main types of notarization.
- Signature witnessing. You are probably most familiar with this type of notarization. The notary needs to witness you signing a document and certify that you are who you claim to be.
- Acknowledgments. With an acknowledgment, you have to verbally declare that you signed a document and you did so willingly. You do not necessarily have to sign the document in front of the notary.
- Copy certifications. In this case, a notary would make a copy of a document and certify that it is authentic. States have different rules about which documents a notary can copy and certify, but usually they copy things like college transcripts and medical records.
- Jurats. A jurat requires you to appear in person and speak an oath or affirmation. You might even have to raise your hand, similar to being sworn into a jury.
Notarization process in texas
A notary public, an impartial third-party appointed by a state government, carries out the notarization. Here's a step-by-step guide to the general notarization process:
Locate a Notary Public: Notaries public can often be found in various places, including banks, law offices, and courier businesses. Some notaries also offer mobile services, coming to your location for convenience.
Present the Document: The document to be notarized must be presented to the notary public. The document should be completely filled out, leaving only the necessary signatures. A notary cannot notarize a blank or incomplete document.
Provide Identification: To prove your identity to the notary public, you'll need to present a valid form of identification. This typically includes government-issued identification cards, such as a driver's license, state-issued identification card, or a passport.
Sign the Document: You must sign the document in the presence of the notary public. This allows the notary to verify that you are signing the document willingly and that you are the person you claim to be.
Notary Completes the Notarization: The notary public will then complete the notarization. They will fill out a notarial certificate that includes details such as who signed the document, what document was signed, where and when the signing occurred. The notary will also affix their official seal to the document.
Notarization fees:
In Texas, notaries can charge a fee of $6 per signature for each notarial act they perform.
Texas notaries may also charge additional fees for ancillary services, but these aren’t regulated by the state.
For example, a notary might charge a fee if they’re traveling to you. There’s no maximum amount notaries can charge for travel in Texas, but there is a legal requirement for the notary to agree to the travel fee with you in advance. The notary also has to explain that the travel fee is separate and not required by law.
Texas notaries can also charge fees for other services they might provide, such as providing certified copies of documents, or offering courier or document preparation services. However, these fees are not regulated by state law, and they can vary widely depending on the specific notary and the services provided.
As always, for the most accurate and up-to-date information on notary fees in Texas, it's best to contact a notary public in your area or the Texas Secretary of State's office, which oversees notaries public in the state.
Helpful Resources
BLOGs
How to Request a
Universal Apostille
Everything You Need to Know About Travel
Notarizing Wills in Texas:
What You Need to Know
Fees
Notarization Fees
(These fees are state mandated)
- Acknowledgements or proof of any deed or other instrument in writing, for registration, including certificate and seal:
- For the first signature - $10.00
- For each additional signature - $1.00
- Administering an oath or affirmation with certificate and seal - $10.00
- Certified Copies- of certificates under seal not otherwise provided for - $10.00
- Copies of all records and papers in the notary public's office,
- for each page $1.00
- Jurats – $10 for first signature / $1 for each additional signature
- Depositions - Swearing a witness to a deposition, certificate, seal and other business connected with taking a deposition - $10.00
- Taking the depositions of witness, for each 100 words - $1.00
- Protests – $4 for each bill or note / $1 per notice served / $4 for certificate & seal
- All notarial acts not provided for - $10.00
**A travel charge will be issued for mobile notary services at $1 per mile in addition to the above fee **
Service Area (DFW) – Counties: Denton, Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Kaufman, Rockwall
If you are not sure if I cover your area, feel free to call or text 469-783-6393.
- Loan Signing (20 miles of travel included) – $125
- Description: Fee for a single Loan Closing; Mileage fee per mile after first 20 miles is $1.00 per mile.
- Additional Related Loan Closing (piggyback loan) -$35
- Description: Fee for an additional loan closing that IS related to the first loan.
- Additional Unrelated Loan Closing – $50
- Description: Fee for additional loan closing that is NOT related to the first loan.
- Printing of electronic documents (up to 200 pages) – $20
- Description: Fee for printing electronic documents up to 200 pages; there will be an additional fee of $0.25 per page for additional pages after the initial 200 pages.
- Travel and Non-Closing – $75
- Description: Fee if notary travels to a location and borrower refuses to sign.
- Full Purchase – $125
- Description: Fee for full purchase notary signing (closing).
- Reverse Mortgage – $125
- Description: Fee for reverse mortgage notary signing.
- EDoc – Extra Charge – $30
- Description: Fee for EDoc; this fee is in addition to the signing fee; this fee only applies if notary is offering this service. Check with notary to see if this service is currently being offered.
- Loan Application – $125
- Description: Fee if notarization is needed for a loan application.
- Cash Deal – $125
- Description: Fee for cash deals (e.g. HELOCs).
- Cancellation Fee – $30
- Description: Fee applied with TWO (2) hour or less notice of cancellation.
Notary Signing Agent Fees for Escrow and Real Estate Closings
(These fees are NOT state mandated; mobile notary fees)
