What’s the Fastest Way to Get Something Notarized Without Leaving My House?

So you've got a document that needs to be notarized, and you're thinking, “Ugh. I guess I’ll have to go to the bank or find a UPS store and hope someone’s there.”

Not anymore.

Welcome to the 21st century of notarization, where you can get a document notarized without leaving your house. No appointment roulette at the bank. No dragging paperwork across town. No waiting in line at a shipping store just to find out the notary “is out to lunch.”

Let’s break down the fastest, easiest ways to get something notarized without stepping out your front door, and how Gotary.com can help you do it right.

First, Let’s Talk About the Old Way (and Why It’s Frustrating)

You probably know the drill:

1. Find out you need a notarized signature.
   
   
2. Call your bank. “Sorry, we don’t notarize estate planning docs anymore.”
   
   
3. Try a UPS store. “Our notary isn’t in today. Maybe tomorrow?”
   
   
4. Spend an afternoon bouncing between places, hoping someone can help.
   
   
5. Give up… or delay signing something important.
   
   

This is how most people still think notarization works. But here’s the good news: you’ve got better options now.

Let the Notary Come to You

Yes, it’s a thing.

Mobile notaries are trained professionals who travel to your home, office, hospital room, wherever you are.

Think Uber, but for notarization. Except instead of a backseat, they bring a notary stamp and everything they need to help you finalize your documents.

And this isn’t some luxury service reserved for high-powered attorneys or real estate moguls. Anyone can book a mobile notary, and in many cases, they can come to you the same day.

At Gotary.com, you’ll find vetted, professional mobile notaries near you, many who specialize in things like:

• Wills and trusts
  
  
• Powers of attorney
  
  
• Healthcare directives
  
  
• Real estate documents
  
  
• Adoption or school paperwork
  
  
• Travel consent forms
  
  
• Business agreements
  
  

And more. If it requires a notary, there’s someone on Gotary who can handle it and meet you where you are.

The Even Faster Option: Online Notarization

In most states, you don’t even need to physically meet a notary anymore. You can hop on a quick video call, verify your ID, sign your document digitally, and get it notarized, all in 15 minutes or less.

This is called Remote Online Notarization (RON) and it’s legal in most U.S. states.

Even if your state doesn’t allow online notarization, there’s probably a notary in another state who can help, as long as the notary is legally allowed to do online notarizations in their state, and your document doesn’t require in-person notarization.

Sound complicated? It’s not.

If you’re not sure what’s allowed where you live, just contact a notary listed on Gotary and they’ll let you know if they can help online or if someone else in the network can step in.

Why More Banks Aren’t Offering Notary Services Anymore

Let’s talk about this for a second, because it surprises a lot of people.

Not all banks offer notarization anymore.

And the ones that do often have restrictions, especially when it comes to:

• Wills
  
  
• Trusts
  
  
• Power of attorney documents
  
  
• Anything “legal-looking” they’d rather not be involved with
  
  

They also tend to only notarize for account holders, and most require appointments (when they’re even available). The whole system is… clunky.

Which is exactly why more people are turning to mobile and online notaries.

Why Use Gotary.com?

Gotary isn’t just a list of random people with stamps. It’s a directory of professionally trained notaries, many of whom do this full-time and specialize in documents that matter.

Whether you need someone to show up at your kitchen table with a clipboard and a friendly smile, or hop on a secure video call with you tonight at 8pm, Gotary has the right notary for the job.

Search by location.

Find mobile or online notaries.

Book them directly.

And get it done fast.

Real-Life Examples: When Staying Home Makes All the Difference

• You’re caring for a sick parent and can’t leave the house. A mobile notary shows up, notarizes the POA, and you never miss a beat.
  
  
• Your schedule is packed. An online notary logs on with you at 9pm when the kids are asleep. You’re done in 10 minutes.
  
  
• You just remembered you need a notarized letter for your kid’s travel tomorrow. You find a local notary on Gotary, and they come by after dinner. Crisis averted.
  
  

How to Get Started

Ready to get something notarized without leaving your house?

1. Head to Gotary.com
   
   
2. Choose Mobile Notary or Online Notary
   
   
3. Enter your city or zip code
   
   
4. Contact a notary directly and book your appointment
   
   
5. Sign, notarize, and relax
   
   

It Doesn’t Have to Be a Hassle

We get it. Notarization used to be one of those annoying errands you had to squeeze into your day. But now…

The notary can come to you. Or you can log in and get it done online.

Fast. Easy. Done right.

So the next time you think, “I need this notarized, but I don’t have time to go anywhere,”
just head to Gotary.com and let us bring the solution to you.

When you need a notary, think Gotary.