Bedside Notary When It Counts.

When Bedside Notarization Is Needed

• Pre-surgery — durable POA or healthcare surrogate executed before a procedure
• Hospice and end-of-life — last wills, codicils, healthcare directives
• Stroke or acute illness — emergency POA when capacity may be deteriorating
• Long-term care transitions — Medicaid documents, ALF admission paperwork
• Family emergency travel — out-of-state family member needs to authorize on-site decisions

The Bedside Notary Standard — What's Different

A bedside signing is not a standard notarization. The notary must verify three things on top of normal identity confirmation:

1. Awareness — the signer knows what they are signing and why. Florida notaries are required to refuse if the signer cannot communicate awareness.
2. Willingness — the signing is voluntary and not under coercion. Privacy from non-party family members during the act is non-negotiable.
3. Capacity (functional) — the signer can communicate intent. The notary does not make a medical capacity determination, but must refuse if intent cannot be confirmed.

A Florida notary who notarizes a signature for a person who lacks capacity to understand the document violates §117.107(5), F.S. The notary's duty is to refuse, not to interpret medical condition. When in doubt, the notary may request a brief, contemporaneous statement from medical staff regarding the signer's communication ability.

Hospitals and Facilities We Serve

Mobile Mark Notary regularly travels to facilities throughout Seminole County and adjacent areas, including:

• Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital — Longwood
• AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
• Central Florida Regional Hospital — Sanford
• Oviedo Medical Center
• VITAS Healthcare and Cornerstone Hospice — multiple locations
• Brookdale, Sunrise, and other ALF networks
• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities throughout the county

Out-of-county hospitals (Orange, Volusia, Lake) are served with an additional travel fee.

How to Schedule a Bedside Notary

1. Call 321-510-4411. Bedside is time-sensitive — phone is faster than the form.
2. Provide facility, room, signer name, and document type. Most facilities require advance notice and a check-in process.
3. Coordinate with facility staff. Some hospitals require nursing approval or social work involvement before a notary can enter.
4. Have witnesses arranged if required. POA and certain documents need witnesses; the notary does not provide them as a standard service.
5. Have the document ready. Complete but unsigned. Drafted by the appropriate party (typically an attorney for wills and healthcare directives).

Pricing

Item	Fee
Per signature (notarial act)	$10 (statutory cap §117.05)
Bedside / facility coordination	Quoted upfront
After-hours / weekend	Quoted upfront
Out-of-county travel	Quoted upfront

Travel and convenience fees are separate from the $10 notarial fee and are not regulated by Chapter 117. Every fee is quoted before the appointment is confirmed.