Terms of Service

1. Service Description

CAP NOTARY provides professional document authentication services, including but not limited to:

• Notary Public Services: Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affirmations, and copy certifications as authorized by the State of California.
• Apostille Services: Facilitating the authentication of documents for international use through the California Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State.
• Loan Signing Services: Guiding borrowers through real estate loan documents and notarizing required signatures.
• Translation Services: Providing certified translations of legal and personal documents.

2. User Responsibilities and Eligibility

To utilize our services, you must meet the following requirements:

• Valid Identification: You must present current, valid, government-issued photo identification (e.g., Driver's License, Passport) at the time of notarization, as required by California law.
• Willingness and Awareness: The signer must be physically present, coherent, aware of what they are signing, and signing the document willingly without coercion.
• Document Completeness: Documents must be complete, without blank spaces in the text, before they can be notarized.
• Legal Authority: You represent that you have the legal authority to sign the documents presented.

The Notary Public reserves the right to refuse service if the signer cannot be properly identified, appears confused or coerced, or if the document is incomplete or appears fraudulent.

3. Communications and SMS Consent

By submitting your information, you agree to receive SMS communications from Cap Notary related to your request and appointment. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

SMS Service Terms: By consenting to receive SMS messages, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details regarding your specific plan and any associated charges.
• Carrier Liability: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
• Age Requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older to use this SMS service.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by contacting us directly at (424) 499-2799 or Info@capnotaryservices.com.

4. Service Limitations and Disclaimers

Our role is strictly limited to verifying identity, witnessing signatures, and administering oaths. We do not:

• Draft, prepare, or select legal documents on your behalf.
• Review documents for legal accuracy, completeness, or compliance with the law.
• Provide advice regarding the legal effects or consequences of the documents you sign.

5. Liability Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CAP NOTARY, its owners, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or related to your use of our services. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the acceptance of your documents by third parties.

6. Payment Terms

Fees for standard notarial acts are regulated by the State of California. Additional fees apply for mobile travel, apostille processing, loan signings, printing, and expedited services.

• Payment is due at the time of service unless prior billing arrangements have been made.
• We accept cash, major credit/debit cards, Zelle, and Venmo.
• All fees for completed notarial acts, travel, and administrative processing are non-refundable once the service has been rendered, regardless of whether the document is ultimately accepted by the receiving agency.

7. Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide at least 2 hours' notice. If a mobile notary arrives at the scheduled location and the signing cannot take place (e.g., signer lacks valid ID, refuses to sign, or is a no-show), the travel fee will still apply and is non-refundable. Refunds for apostille services are only available if the process has not yet been initiated with the Secretary of State.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, branding, logos, text, and design elements on the CAP NOTARY website are the exclusive property of CAP NOTARY and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our intellectual property without explicit written permission.

9. Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.