An emergency notary is a mobile notary who comes to you on short notice, including nights, weekends and holidays. Pac Signing sends notaries across the Portland metro 24 hours a day. Call (971) 394-4152 or text 971-514-3743.
When people call an emergency notary
- Hospital and hospice signings. A power of attorney or advance directive that has to be signed before surgery or while a patient can still communicate. See notaries at hospitals.
- Real estate deadlines. Closing documents that must be signed and returned before funding.
- Travel. A minor travel consent letter the night before a flight.
- Court and legal deadlines. Affidavits and declarations due the next morning.
- Jail and detention signings. Documents a detained person has to sign. See notarizing documents in jail.
- Business. Contracts, vendor forms and I-9 documents with a same-day cutoff.
What to have ready before the notary arrives
- The complete document. All pages, unsigned. A notary cannot notarize a document with blank spaces or missing pages.
- Photo ID for every signer. Oregon accepts a passport, driver license, state ID, military ID or tribal ID, current or expired within the last three years.
- Witnesses if the document needs them. Tell us when you call and we can bring witnesses.
- A signer who is awake and aware. The signer has to understand what they are signing and sign willingly. A notary must refuse if they cannot.
- The exact address and access details. Room number, gate code, front desk name, visiting hours.
No ID in an emergency?
If the signer’s ID is lost or out of reach, Oregon lets a notary rely on a credible witness: someone who personally knows the signer, has their own valid ID, and swears to the signer’s identity. The witness cannot be a party to the document. More in how to get something notarized without ID. If the signer cannot write, see notarizing when you can’t sign.
Where we go
We cover the Portland metro within about 15 miles of our Hillsboro and Lake Oswego offices, plus Vancouver, WA from our Vancouver office. We sign at homes, offices, hospitals, care homes, rehab centers and detention facilities. Each facility has its own visitor rules, so check with the front desk first.
What an emergency notary costs
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Mobile notary visit in Oregon | $70 travel fee plus $10 per notarized signature |
| Mobile notary in Washington | $70 travel fee plus $15 per notarial act |
| Office notarization, if you can come to us | $10 per signature |
Oregon caps the notary fee at $10 per notarial act and lets notaries charge a separate travel fee. Ask for the total when you call. Full details are on our mobile notary price list.
If it can wait until morning
Our offices in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Vancouver are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
FAQ
Is there a 24-hour notary near me in Portland?
Yes. Pac Signing mobile notaries take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the Portland metro.
Can a notary come to a hospital at night?
Yes, if the hospital allows visitors at that hour and the patient is alert and has ID. Tell the nurse station a notary is coming.
Can you notarize online instead?
Oregon allows remote online notarization. It works when the signer has a device with a camera and can pass identity checks, and when the receiving party accepts electronic notarization.
What if the signer cannot physically sign?
A signer can make a mark, or in some cases direct another person to sign for them. Tell us in advance so the notary brings the right certificate.
Call (971) 394-4152 now, text 971-514-3743, or see our mobile notary service. Remote signing is possible through remote online notarization.
Official source: ORS chapter 194: Oregon Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.