REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE NOTARY · CLAYTON, CA
Real estate disclosures, signed and notarized right.
Not every disclosure needs a notary — but the ones that do can't be recorded or accepted if they're signed wrong. We're a mobile notary in Clayton, CA who tells you straight which documents in your seller or buyer package require notarization, handles those correctly, and witnesses the rest of your signing — at your home, your agent's office, or the escrow company.
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WHAT A DISCLOSURE SIGNING INVOLVES
Most disclosures just need a signature.
A few need a notary — we know which.
A California home sale comes with a stack of disclosures. Most of them — the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), the Natural Hazard Disclosure, the Seller Property Questionnaire — are signed by the parties but don't require a notary. A few, like a FIRPTA non-foreign affidavit or other sworn statements, do. Getting that distinction wrong wastes a trip or, worse, holds up a close.
We come to you, look at your package, and tell you plainly which pages need notarization and which just need signatures. We notarize the ones that require it — verifying ID, administering the oath where a form is sworn, and completing the certificate correctly — and witness the rest so your seller or buyer paperwork is done in one visit.
We tell you which disclosures actually need a notary — no upselling
FIRPTA and sworn/affidavit forms notarized correctly
Witnessed signing for the rest of your package in the same visit
We come to your home, your agent's office, or the escrow company
Every deed needs a thumbprint
California requires a notary to take the signer's right thumbprint in the journal for every deed, quitclaim, and deed of trust. It's a fraud-prevention step — and it's not optional.
If a notary doesn't ask for your thumbprint on a deed, that's a red flag.
BEFORE YOU SIGN
Which disclosures need a notary — and which don't?
General information to help you plan the signing. Your agent, broker, or attorney confirms exactly what your specific sale requires.
Usually SIGNED, not notarized:
Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)
Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD)
Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ)
Agency and lead-based paint disclosures
Most buyer acknowledgment forms → These need the parties' signatures, not a notary's seal.
Often NOTARIZED (affidavit / sworn forms):
FIRPTA non-foreign affidavit (seller swears they're not a foreign person)
Sworn statements and affidavits attached to a sale
Some owner's affidavits required by title
Any disclosure form that says "subscribed and sworn" or "notary" on it → These are sworn or acknowledged, so they take a notary.
The short version: if a form asks you to swear to it or has a notary block, it needs a notary — and we handle those. If it just needs a signature, it doesn't, and we won't charge you to notarize something that doesn't require it. Which disclosures your specific sale requires is a question for your agent or attorney; we notarize the ones that need it and witness the rest.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Six disclosure-package situations we help with
Whether you're the seller, the buyer, or coordinating from an agent's office, these are the signings Clayton calls us for.
FIRPTA affidavit
The seller's sworn statement of non-foreign status. This one takes a notary and an oath. A FIRPTA affidavit notary in Clayton, at your table.
Seller disclosure package
The full seller stack — TDS, NHD, SPQ, and more. We witness the signing and notarize only the pages that actually require it.
Buyer acknowledgments
Buyer receipt and acknowledgment forms. Usually signed, occasionally paired with a sworn form we notarize.
Owner's / title affidavits
Sworn owner's affidavits title sometimes requires. These take a notary — we administer the oath and complete the certificate.
Escrow-office signings
Meeting at your escrow or title company to sign the disclosure package together, notarizing what's required on the spot.
Remote / absentee sellers
Out-of-area sellers signing disclosures. We coordinate the package and come to any agreed Clayton-area location.
Not sure which pages in your package need a notary? Send it over or bring it — we'll tell you before anything gets signed.
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HOW IT WORKS
Signed and sealed in five steps
1
Call or book
Tell us it's a disclosure package and your Clayton location, and when.
2
We confirm
Callback within 30 minutes; we flag which pages need a notary.
3
We come to you
Home, your agent's office, or the escrow company.
4
Sign, witness, notarize
Signatures witnessed, IDs verified, sworn forms notarized correctly.
5
Done in one visit
Package complete, back to your agent or escrow same-day.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
Does a seller disclosure need to be notarized?
Usually not. The main California disclosures — TDS, Natural Hazard Disclosure, and Seller Property Questionnaire — are signed but not notarized. Sworn forms attached to a sale, like a FIRPTA affidavit, do need a notary. We'll tell you which of yours require it.
Do buyer disclosures need to be notarized in California?
Most buyer acknowledgments are signed, not notarized. Occasionally a buyer signs a sworn statement that needs a notary. Bring the package and we'll flag anything that does.
Which real estate disclosures require a notary?
Generally the sworn or affidavit-style forms — FIRPTA non-foreign affidavits, certain owner's affidavits required by title, and any form with a notary block or "subscribed and sworn" language. The standard signed disclosures don't. Your agent or attorney confirms what your specific sale needs.
How much does it cost to notarize a disclosure document?
Notary service is $15 per signature (per notarized act) under California's maximum fee, plus a mobile travel fee based on distance. We only charge to notarize forms that actually require it, and quote the exact fee before you book.
Can disclosures be signed at the escrow office?
Yes. We meet you at your escrow or title company, your agent's office, or your home, and handle the signing wherever is easiest — same-day across Contra Costa County.
What happens if a disclosure isn't properly signed?
A missing or incorrectly executed disclosure can delay or jeopardize a close, and a sworn form notarized incorrectly can be rejected. We make sure the notarized pages are done right; your agent confirms the rest of the package is complete.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
What to have ready
Four things. Miss one and we can't complete the notarized pages.
1
Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
Every signer needs a current driver's license, U.S. passport, or state ID. The name must match the documents.
2
The complete packag
Bring or send the full disclosure package so we can identify which pages need a notary before signing. Do NOT pre-sign the notarized pages.
3
The right signers present
Whoever must sign the notarized forms needs to be physically present at the Clayton location with their own ID.
4
Your agent's contact
Have your real estate agent or escrow officer's number handy so any question about which forms are required can be confirmed on the spot.
GET IT NOTARIZED
Ready to schedule your Clayton
disclosure signing?
Call now or request a callback and we'll reply within 30 minutes. Same-day, evening, and weekend disclosure signings across Clayton and Contra Costa County — and a straight answer on which pages actually need a notary.
info@bayareamobilenotaryservice.com · Clayton, California