Every escrow officer has a file like this: the buyer or seller lives two hours out in the desert, the closing date is set, and the usual list of notaries keeps saying no. Here is what you should be able to expect from a mobile notary who takes those signings, and how we handle them.
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1. A yes for the hard locations
Hesperia, Victorville, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Palm Desert, Indio, and La Quinta are all places we have gone for real estate and estate planning signings. You should not have to call five notaries to cover one signer.
2. One all-in price
California caps notary fees at $15 per notarized signature under Government Code 8211. Travel is where costs vary. You should get one number up front that includes travel, so you can approve it or pass it along without surprises.
3. A notary who catches problems before they cost you a trip
A remote signing is expensive to redo. A careful notary confirms the signer’s ID matches the name on the documents before the appointment, checks for missing pages and blank fields, and reviews every notarial certificate before leaving. Our owner handles every signing himself, so nothing is passed to someone you have never worked with.
4. Journal and thumbprint done right
For deeds, quitclaim deeds, and deeds of trust affecting real property, California requires the notary to take the signer’s thumbprint in the journal. That record protects everyone if a signature is ever questioned.
5. Clear updates and the return method you choose
You should hear when the signing is booked and when it is complete. Then the documents go back the way your file needs, whether that is drop-off, a courier, or a prepaid label you provide.
Bonus: one vendor for notary and process service
Brent Hernandez is also a registered process server, which helps real estate attorneys and property managers who need papers served in the same remote areas.
See coverage on our escrow and title company page, or the area pages for the High Desert, Coachella Valley, and Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take remote signings in the desert?
Yes. We have completed signings in Twentynine Palms, Hesperia, Sun City Palm Desert, and La Quinta, and we cover the High Desert, Morongo Basin, and Coachella Valley.
How is travel priced for remote signings?
Travel is quoted by distance from Upland and included in one all-in price before you book. Notary fees follow the $15 per signature California cap.
Who completes the signing?
Owner Brent Hernandez handles every appointment personally.
Last updated October 2026. Client details are kept private and general on purpose. Wet Ink Notary LLC is not a law firm, and a California notary public cannot give legal advice or explain what a document means. For questions about your transaction, contact your escrow officer, title company, or attorney.