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Notarial Services You Can Trust
Reliable, accurate, and secure notarization for everyday legal and personal documentation.
Service Area
A Genuine Consul serves only the Northern Virginia area, from the Ballston Metro (Orange/Silver Metro lines) in Arlington, Virginia.
The basic in-person notarization rate of $10 per notarial act takes place in the Ballston Metro (Orange/Silver Metro lines) location. Outside of Ballston incurs the additional $35 base travel fee.
Key Areas Covered
Inner Core:
All of Arlington (Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington), Alexandria (Old Town, Del Ray), and the City of Falls Church.
Fairfax County:
Tysons Corner, Vienna, Fairfax, Merrifield, Great Falls, McLean, Oakton, Annandale, Springfield, Centreville, Chantilly, Reston, and Herndon.
Loudoun County:
Eastern Loudoun, including Ashburn, Sterling, and Dulles Airport area.
Prince William County:
Eastern portions, including Woodbridge, and parts of Manassas.
General Notarial Services
Reliable, accurate, and secure notarization for everyday legal and personal documentation.
International Apostille & Authentication Services
Documents intended for use abroad often require special attention. With 23 years of experience notarizing documents in U.S. embassies around the world, the founder can assist with the following:
Loan Signing Services
Professional loan document signing for real estate transactions, including the following:
Mobile / Traveling Notary Services
Additional time to arrange access may be necessary to schedule certain notary services including the following (additional $35 basic travel fee applicable):
Remote Online Notary (RON) Services
Have documents you need notarized?
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Book an AppointmentDISCLAIMER:
I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter, or accept fees for legal advice. I am not accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice to represent you in immigration matters or before any government agency. I am a retired U.S. Consul and am not a currently accredited diplomat; I cannot comment on, advise on, or facilitate U.S. Department of State or consular policy/procedures. I am a commissioned Virginia Notary Public. My services are limited solely to the notarization of signatures on documents. I am not authorized to select, draft, or fill out immigration forms, or provide assistance with the immigration process (VA Code § 47.1-15.1). Notarization does not constitute legal advice or guarantee document acceptance.
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PUBLIC MEETING POLICY DISCLAIMER:
I specialize in ‘Public-Point’ mobile notarizations. To ensure an efficient and secure environment for document completion, I meet clients at convenient public hubs like Starbucks or Panera Bread, Arlington County Public Library branches, or your office building’s main lobby.