Frequently Asked Questions

A notarization is the official process of verifying that a document was signed by the person named in it, willingly and with proper identification. As your notary, I verify your identity, watch you sign, and complete the required notarial certificate. A notarization confirms that the signing was done correctly. It does not make a document legally valid, and it does not confirm that its contents are accurate.

A mobile notary travels to you. Instead of you coming to an office, I meet you at your home, your office, or another place that works for you — anywhere in my service area. You get the same notarization, without the trip.

A Notary Signing Agent is a notary who is specially trained and certified to handle mortgage and loan documents. As an NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent, I meet with you to sign mortgage, refinance, and HELOC documents, purchase and sale agreements, loan modifications, and deeds of trust and promissory notes, and I walk you through the signing so you understand what you are signing.

Please bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and your documents. Please complete all the information in your documents before I arrive, but do not sign or date them. I need to see you sign in person. If a witness is also required, please let me know when you book so we can make arrangements.

When I arrive, I check your photo ID, review your documents, and watch you sign. A simple notarization takes just a few minutes. A loan signing with a full set of documents takes longer, and I will let you know what to expect when you book.

Yes. If your document will be used in another country, it may need an apostille. I notarize your document and help secure the apostille certification for it. Tell me where the document is going when you contact me, and I will walk you through what is needed.

Yes. I notarize wills and living wills, trusts, powers of attorney for financial and healthcare matters, and health care directives. Bring your documents completed but unsigned, along with your photo ID, and I will take care of the notarization.

Yes — for Virginia signings. I can notarize your document over a secure video call if you are signing in Virginia, using Blue Notary. Remote Online Notarization is not available in Maryland yet, so Maryland documents are notarized in person.

I am based in Rockville, Maryland. I travel throughout Maryland, including Baltimore City and Baltimore County and Central Maryland, and Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church. I also serve Washington, DC. My hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and evening appointments are available by request.

Book online using the Book Now button — it takes you to my secure booking page, where you choose your service and a time that works for you. You can also call or text me at (682) 235-0712, or email me at montoya@ariyabusinesssolutionsllc.com.