Quick answer: For an urgent signing, send the deadline, location, and document type through the contact form. Appointments depend on availability. Weekday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern; weekends are by appointment.
Urgent document requests can arise during hospital stays, real estate transactions, and business deadlines. Contact us with the deadline and location so we can confirm whether an appointment is available. Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern; weekends by appointment.
What Makes an Emergency Notary Situation
The most common urgent notary requests we receive involve:
- Hospital and hospice: powers of attorney, healthcare surrogates, and living wills for patients who are hospitalized or whose condition is deteriorating
- Same-day real estate: last-minute closings, seller documents that arrive late, or out-of-state buyers who need same-day RON
- Business and legal deadlines: affidavits, sworn statements, or corporate resolutions needed before a court filing or business deadline
- Estate documents: wills and trusts when family members are together for a short window and an attorney has prepared the documents
For hospital and care facility visits, please notify facility staff that a notary will be arriving. Most facilities require check-in and may have visitor policies that affect access. A brief heads-up prevents delays.
How We Handle Emergency Requests
Use the contact form and include your deadline, location, document type, and number of signers. We will confirm availability and any witness or access requirements. Submitting a request does not reserve an appointment.
For out-of-state or remote emergency needs, a RON session can often be arranged within 30–60 minutes of contact, depending on timing and platform availability.
What to Have Ready
In emergency situations, preparation is difficult. The minimum we need to proceed:
- Valid government-issued photo ID for every signer
- The document(s) to be notarized: printed and complete, with all blanks filled
- Required witnesses present if the document type requires them
If the document is not final, contact its preparer or your attorney before arranging the signing. A notary cannot draft legal terms or decide what document you need.
Need a mobile appointment? Review our Cape Coral and Southwest Florida Mobile Notary service. View Mobile Notary service.
Official Sources
Updated September 28, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the document recipient or a Florida attorney.