How to Find a Notary on the Weekend: Saturday and Sunday Services

Many people discover they need a document notarized at the worst possible time: Friday at 6:00 PM. Whether you are closing a real estate deal, finalizing a vehicle title transfer, or handling an urgent power of attorney, waiting until Monday isn't always an option.

So, how do you find a notary on the weekend when banks and standard shipping stores are closed?

The Weekend Notary Problem

Historically, notarization was a banker's hours industry. You took your documents to a local bank branch, a law office, or a shipping store between 9 AM and 5 PM on a weekday. If you needed a notary on a Sunday? You were simply out of luck.

Today, however, the landscape has completely changed. You have two primary options for weekend notarizations.

Option 1: Mobile Notaries

A mobile notary is exactly what it sounds like: a commissioned notary public who travels to your location. They operate independently, which means many of them work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Pros:

• They come to you (your home, a coffee shop, a hospital room).
• Great for complex signings (like a full mortgage closing package) that require physical signatures in ink.

Cons:

• High travel fees. You are paying for the notary's time, mileage, and convenience, which often makes mobile notarizations cost between $50 and $150 or more.
• Scheduling. You still have to align schedules and wait for them to arrive.

Option 2: Remote Online Notarization (RON)

This is the fastest, most convenient, and often the cheapest way to get a document notarized on a weekend. Remote Online Notarization allows you to connect with a commissioned notary via a secure video call from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Pros:

• Available 24/7: Many RON platforms have notaries available around the clock, 365 days a year—including late nights and weekends.
• Immediate: You can often connect with a notary in less than 5 minutes.
• Cost-effective: Flat rates (often starting around $15 to $25 per seal) with no travel fees.
• Secure: Uses advanced identity verification (KBA and ID scanning).

Cons:

• Requires a strong internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.
• Some specific documents (like certain estate documents in specific states) may still require physical ink signatures, though laws are rapidly changing to accept RON nationwide.

How to Prepare for a Weekend Online Notarization

If you decide to use an online notary this weekend, here is what you need to have ready:

1. A digital copy of your document: You need an unsigned PDF of the document. Do NOT sign it before the video call.
2. A valid Government ID: A state-issued driver's license, ID card, or US Passport.
3. A device with a camera/mic: A smartphone works perfectly.
4. A strong internet connection.

Conclusion

You no longer have to stress about finding a notary on a Saturday or Sunday. With Remote Online Notarization platforms like Looking Glass Runners, you can get your documents legally notarized from your living room in minutes, regardless of the day or time.