FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
No one likes surprises when it comes to billing. Per South Carolina law, all notary fees are agreed upon in advance. And for the sake of transparency, we also post our rates on our website. Our fees are as follows: Pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws §26-1-100(A), there is a $5.00 fee per notarial act. (1) for an acknowledgment, five dollars per signature; (2) for an oath or affirmation without a signature, five dollars per person; (3) for a jurat, five dollars per signature; (4) for a signature witnessing, five dollars per signature; and (5) for a verification of fact, five dollars per certificate. Additional fees that may also apply: Mileage Fee: If we drive to meet you at a specific location, a mileage fee will be included in the total cost of service. We base our mileage fees on rates published by the IRS. For 2018, we presently charge 55 cents per mile. There is no mileage fee associated with coming to our office. Convenience Fee: A flat rate of $10 is added to all transactions. This fee covers overhead expenses (Ex: receipts, transaction fees, printing costs*, notary memberships, ink, E&O insurance, courier services, certifications, continuing education, journal documentation, etc) Printing Costs: First 10 printed pages are included in the convenience fee. After the first 10 pages, then there is a 10 cent charge per printed paper. Travel Fee: This fee is completely separate from the mileage fee. This a flat rate we charge for the time involved traveling/visiting with you. Those fees are as follows: Berkeley County: $25 Charleston County: $30 Dorchester County: $30 **We may travel to neighboring counties for an additional fee. Those counties include: Clarendon County ($45), Williamsburg County ($40), Georgetown County ($40), Horry County ($50) and Colleton County ($45) Other Fees: Additional fees may apply for parking meters, parking garages, airport parking and excessive wait times (beyond 30 minutes). Loan Oversight/Courier Fees: $50 (min) + Mileage Fee + Printing Costs + Travel Fee + Convenience Fee PLEASE NOTE: Additional fees may apply for urgent/last minute requests for service as well as requests for service made outside of the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (Ex: Same day service request with 4-7 hour notice: $25; 1-3 hour notice: $30) This fee is subjective and dependent on already scheduled bookings/appointments/activities for the day. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL PAYMENTS, CHECKS AND MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS. PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON THE DAY OF SERVICE. **FEES ASSOCIATED WITH NOTARIAL ACTS ARE CHARGED SEPARATELY FROM ANY MILEAGE, CONVENIENCE OR TRAVEL FEES.**
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When working together and explaining what you need, please be as detailed as possible. I will be happy to assist you any way possible.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.A. in broadcast journalism and minor in Spanish from the University of South Carolina