frequently asked questions.

  • Arlington County; Prince William County; Alexandria

    • Affidavits

    • Power of Attorney/wills

    • School documents

    • Deeds

    • 1583’s

  • If you do not know the type of certificate your document needs you will be presented with several options.

    We can neither choose nor advise on the proper certificate for you.

  • Yes, however, you must present the original document, and the document must be copied by or before the notary.

    • Birth certificates

    • Marriage certificates

    • Divorce decrees

    • Death certificates

    • Documents issued by the court

    • The notary will not stamp blank documents.

    • The notary will not stamp back-dated documents.

    • The notary will not stamp pre-signed documents.

    • A United States Passport

    • A United States Passport Card

    • A certificate of United States citizenship

    • A certificate of naturalization

    • A foreign passport

    • A United States green card with a photograph

    • A state-issued driver’s license

    • A state-issued identification card

    • A United States military identification card

    Valid identification is required to be shown by signers. Identification must be in the original issued format and must not be expired.

  • We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express.

    We also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay.

    If paying in cash, you must pay with exact cash. The notary does not carry change.

  • Yes! Split payments consisting of cash and card may be used.

  • Notarial services are discounted for veterans and seniors (55+). Veterans must show ID.

  • We are open on most federal holidays. Please visit the scheduling page for available appointments.

    There is no surcharge.

  • Please send an email to notary@substructure.com

    If you have questions that the FAQ does not answer, please contact us prior to scheduling an appointment.

We are not attorneys, and we do not provide legal advice. Please consult an attorney for guidance regarding any legal matters.