Need a Notary on Sunday or After Hours?
Most notaries keep weekday business hours, and most banks are closed on Sundays. These are the options that still work on a Sunday, late at night or on a holiday.
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Your options on a Sunday or after hours
1 Notarize online
Online notarization works at any hour. You show your ID and sign on a live video call, and the notary applies an electronic seal. NotaryLive says its sessions are legally accepted in all 50 states when performed by a properly commissioned online notary.
You'll need: a current government-issued photo ID, a phone or computer with a camera and microphone, and your document as a digital file, such as a PDF.
Check first: ask whoever will receive the document whether they accept online notarization. Some agencies, courts and county recorders still require an ink signature in front of a notary.
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2 Call a mobile notary
Mobile notaries travel to your home, office, hospital or care facility, and many take evening and weekend appointments. They usually charge a travel fee on top of the notary fee, so agree on the total price when you book.
Find mobile notaries in your area by browsing your state or using the search below.
3 Try a local office that opens on weekends
Some notary offices, shipping stores, tax offices and check-cashing stores open on weekends and have a notary on staff. Hours, and whether the notary is working that day, vary by location, so call before you go. Every listing in our directory has a Call button for this.
4 Wait for Monday
If it can wait, many banks and credit unions notarize for their own customers, often for free. Call your branch to confirm a notary will be in and whether you need an appointment.
What to bring to any notary
- The complete document, with every page. Don't sign it until the notary tells you to.
- A current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport.
- Everyone who needs to sign, each with their own ID.
- Witnesses, if your document calls for them. Ask the notary ahead of time whether they can provide one.
Common questions
Are notaries open on Sunday?
Some are, but most notary offices and banks are closed. Your best bets on a Sunday are a mobile notary who takes weekend appointments, a local office that opens on weekends (call first), or online notarization, which is available around the clock.
Is there a 24-hour notary near me?
In-person notaries who answer at any hour are rare, though some mobile notaries take late-night calls for urgent situations such as hospital signings. Online notarization is the one option reliably open 24 hours a day.
Is online notarization legal?
Most states now authorize remote online notarization, and NotaryLive says its sessions are accepted in all 50 states when performed by a properly commissioned online notary. The person or office receiving your document has the final say, so check with them if you're unsure.
How much does a notary cost?
Many states cap the fee a notary can charge per signature. Mobile notaries add a travel fee, which is often higher at night or on weekends. NotaryLive charges $25 a session.
Find a notary near you
Search by city or state, then call ahead to check weekend hours.