Notary Services in India & California
Professional notary services for personal, legal, business and international documents, with services available through Chavda Law Associates in India and through our commissioned California Notary Public in Los Angeles.
Notary Services in India
Professional notarial assistance for personal, property, business and other documents through Chavda Law Associates in India.
India Notary ServicesCalifornia Notary Public
Notary Public and Mobile Notary services in Tarzana, the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
California Notary ServicesUnderstanding Notaries in India & California
Notaries in India
Notaries in India are appointed by the Central Government or State Governments from eligible legal practitioners under the Notaries Act, 1952 and applicable rules. Notarial practice in India is therefore connected with the legal profession.
Notaries Public in California
A California Notary Public is a public official commissioned by the California Secretary of State. A person does not have to be an attorney to become a California Notary Public, but must meet the State's eligibility requirements, complete approved education, pass the required examination, and satisfy applicable background-check requirements.
Notary Services in India
Chavda Law Associates provides notarial assistance in India for appropriate personal, legal, property, business and other documentation. Requirements differ from one document to another, so we confirm what is needed before you attend.
If your matter goes beyond notarisation, you can also read about our practice areas and cross-border work.
Need Notary Services in India?
Please call or email our India office for availability, document requirements, appointments and applicable fees.
+91 98986 69018 · consultation@chavdalaws.com
California Notary Public in Tarzana & Los Angeles
Convenient California Notary Public services are available by appointment in Tarzana, with Mobile Notary services available throughout surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles.
Whether your document is intended for use in California, elsewhere in the United States, India, or internationally, notarization is performed in accordance with applicable California notarial requirements.
California notarial services are performed by Mitsu Chavda Patel in her capacity as a commissioned California Notary Public. This is separate from any legal services offered by Chavda Law Associates in India, and she is not a California attorney.
Mitsu Chavda Patel is a California Commissioned Notary Public and is separately qualified as an Advocate in India. These are two separate professional qualifications. She is not licensed as an attorney in California, and California notarial services do not constitute California legal advice or legal representation.
A dedicated California notary telephone line for calls and texts is being set up. In the meantime, email us or use the appointment request form below.
Mobile Notary in Tarzana & Los Angeles
Need a notary to come to you?
Mobile Notary appointments are available by appointment at homes, offices, businesses, hospitals, care facilities and other mutually agreed locations.
Same-day appointments may be available. Please contact us to confirm availability.
Request a Mobile Notary- Tarzana
- Encino
- Reseda
- Woodland Hills
- Canoga Park
- Sherman Oaks
- Van Nuys
- Northridge
- San Fernando Valley
- Other Los Angeles communities by request
Availability is not guaranteed in every location and depends on scheduling and distance.
California Notary & Mobile Travel Fees
Notarial fee
Up to $15 per notarial act
Up to $15 per notarized signature or notarial act, as permitted by California law.
Notarial fees are separate from Mobile Travel Fees.
Mobile travel fee
$20 up to 7 miles
$5 for each additional mile beyond 7
The $20 Mobile Travel Fee covers travel up to 7 miles. For appointment locations more than 7 miles away, an additional $5 per mile applies for each mile beyond the initial 7 miles.
| Distance to appointment | Mobile travel fee |
|---|---|
| 3 miles | $20 |
| 5 miles | $20 |
| 7 miles | $20 |
| 8 miles | $25 |
| 10 miles | $35 |
| 15 miles | $60 |
| 20 miles | $85 |
Notarial fees are additional to the Mobile Travel Fee.
Mileage is calculated from the agreed Tarzana service location to the appointment destination.
Your estimated Mobile Travel Fee will be provided before your appointment is confirmed.
Parking fees, tolls, excessive waiting time, after-hours appointments or other special circumstances may carry additional charges where applicable. Any additional charge is disclosed and agreed upon before it is incurred.
Prefer to Come to Us?
Appointments may be available in Tarzana without a Mobile Travel Fee. Contact us to confirm appointment location and availability. Only applicable California notarial fees would apply when no mobile travel service is required.
Documents We Commonly Notarize
- Powers of Attorney
- Affidavits
- Declarations
- Real Estate Documents
- Business Documents
- Financial Documents
- Parental Consent Documents
- Travel Consent Documents
- Trust & Estate Documents
- Authorization Documents
- International Documents
- Documents Intended for Use in India
- NRI-related Documents
Not sure whether your document can be notarized? Contact us before booking your appointment.
Whether a particular document can be notarized depends upon the document, requested notarial act and applicable California law.
Need to Notarize a Document for Use in India?
Living in California but need to sign documents that will be sent to India?
California Notary appointments are available for individuals who need appropriate signatures notarized on documents intended for use in India.
Indian citizens, NRIs, OCI cardholders and others dealing with matters in India may need to execute documents while physically present in the United States.
Notarization, apostille, authentication, consular attestation or legalization, registration and acceptance of a document in India are separate matters. Requirements depend upon the type of document and the authority where it will ultimately be used. California notarization does not by itself guarantee acceptance of a document in India.
Related reading: cross-border enforcement and Power of Attorney services in India.
Common examples
- Indian Powers of Attorney
- Property-related documents
- Affidavits
- Declarations
- Banking documents
- Authorization documents
- Consent documents
- NRI documentation
- Documents related to proceedings or transactions in India
Have a document going to India? Contact us before your appointment.
What to Bring to Your Notary Appointment
- 01
Your Document
Bring the complete document requiring notarization.
- 02
Valid Identification
Bring acceptable identification that satisfies applicable California notarial requirements.
- 03
The Person Signing
The person whose signature is being notarized must personally appear before the California Notary Public as required by law.
- 04
Additional Signers
If multiple individuals need their signatures notarized, all required signers should arrange to appear with acceptable identification.
If you are unsure whether you should sign the document before your appointment, wait and ask the Notary before signing.
Notary FAQs.
Answers to what people ask most before booking a California notary appointment.
How much does a notary cost in California?
California law regulates the maximum fees that may be charged for specified notarial acts. Applicable notarial services may cost up to $15 per notarized signature or notarial act where permitted. Mobile Travel Fees are separate.
How much does your Mobile Notary service cost?
Our Mobile Travel Fee is $20 for travel up to 7 miles. For appointment locations beyond 7 miles, an additional $5 per mile applies for each additional mile. Applicable notarial fees are separate.
Do you offer Mobile Notary services in Tarzana?
Yes. Mobile Notary appointments are available in Tarzana and surrounding areas by appointment and subject to availability.
What areas do you travel to?
Mobile appointments may be available throughout Tarzana, Encino, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Northridge and other San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles communities. Availability and travel fees depend upon distance.
Can you come to my home or office?
Yes. Mobile appointments may be arranged at homes, offices, businesses and other mutually agreed locations, subject to availability.
Can you come to a hospital or care facility?
Mobile appointments may be available at hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, assisted-living facilities and similar locations. All legal requirements for the requested notarization must still be satisfied.
Can you notarize a Power of Attorney?
Powers of Attorney are commonly notarized, provided that the requested notarial act can lawfully be performed and all applicable requirements are satisfied.
Can you notarize an Indian Power of Attorney?
A California Notary Public may be able to perform the appropriate California notarial act on a document intended for use in India. Any additional apostille, authentication, consular, registration or acceptance requirements should be separately confirmed.
Can you notarize documents that will be used in India?
Depending upon the document and requested notarial act, California notarization may be available for documents intended for use in India. Contact us before your appointment if you are uncertain about your document.
Can you notarize documents written in Hindi, Gujarati or another language?
Foreign-language documents may require additional consideration. Contact us before your appointment with information about the document and the requested notarial act.
Do you provide legal advice about my document?
Notarial services themselves do not include California legal advice. Acting as a California Notary Public is separate from any other professional qualification or legal service.
Do I need an apostille?
Notarization and apostille are separate processes. Whether an apostille or another form of authentication is required depends upon where and how the document will be used.
Can you help with an apostille?
Please contact us regarding your document and any apostille requirements so we can discuss available assistance or next steps.
What identification should I bring?
Acceptable identification is governed by California notarial requirements. If you are unsure whether your identification is acceptable, contact us before the appointment.
What if I don't have acceptable identification?
Please contact the Notary beforehand to discuss your situation and whether any lawful alternative may apply in your circumstances.
Does the person signing have to be present?
Yes. Personal appearance before the California Notary Public is required for California notarizations as provided by applicable law.
Can I sign my document before the appointment?
This depends upon the type of notarial act requested. If you are unsure, do not sign the document until you meet with the Notary.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Same-day appointments may be available. Contact us to check current availability.
Can I come to you instead of paying the Mobile Travel Fee?
Appointments may be available in Tarzana without a Mobile Travel Fee. Contact us for appointment location and availability.
Request a California notary appointment.
Tell us about the document and where you would like to meet. We will confirm availability and your estimated fees before anything is booked.
Or email consultation@chavdalaws.com
Need a Notary in Tarzana or Los Angeles?
Whether you need an appointment in Tarzana, a Mobile Notary to come to you, or need to notarize documents intended for use in India, contact us to request an appointment.
Serving Tarzana, the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles communities by appointment.