​Southern Charm Notary

Questions or Scheduling?

Call or Text Karen

(818) 427-3380

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BUSINESS HOURS & AVAILABILITY

Monday – Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Appointments are required.

No walk-ins.

After-hours, weekend, and holiday appointments may be available by request and are subject to additional fees.

 Legal & Personal Documents

  •  Acknowledgments & Jurats
  •  Copy Certifications
  •  Affidavits
  •  Divorce Decrees
  •  Depositions
  •  Diplomas & Transcripts
  •  Prenuptial Agreements
  •  Subdivision Maps

Southern Charm Notary does not provide legal advice or prepare documents.

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES (LIMITED)

Mobile notary services are available for larger or specialized assignments only, subject to availability.

Travel fees are quoted and agreed upon in advance and are separate from notarization fees.

Southern Charm Notary does not offer general mobile notary services for routine documents.

Not sure which service you need?


Please contact us to discuss your situation and receive a clear quote before scheduling an appointment.

NOTARY, APOSTILLE, LOAN SIGNING & LIVE SCAN SERVICES

CHATSWORTH, CA

Southern Charm Notary provides professional notary, loan signing, apostille assistance, and Live Scan fingerprinting services with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.

All services are performed by Karen C. Johnson, a commissioned California Notary Public, certified Loan Signing Agent, and DOJ-certified Live Scan Fingerprinting Operator.

Appointments are required. No walk-ins.

Live Scan Fingerprinting (DOJ / FBI)

Live Scan fingerprinting is a fast, electronic method of capturing fingerprints for background checks required by agencies and employers.


Common Uses Include:

  •  Employment & Licensing
  •  Notaries & Real Estate Professionals
  •  Teachers & Caregivers
  •  Medical Professionals
  •  Contractors
  •  Security Guards
  •  Firearms
  •  Child & Youth Programs


What to Expect:

  • Appointments typically take 5–10 minutes
  • You must bring a completed Request for Live Scan Service form
  • Results are transmitted electronically to the DOJ and, if required, the FBI


You may visit the website below to download the forms you need.
https://www.certifixlivescan.com/request-for-live-scan-forms

The forms must be completed prior to your Live Scan appointment.


The link below can help determine Government fees.

https://www.certifixlivescan.com/government-fees.html


Background processing fees are set by the DOJ and FBI and are not controlled by Southern Charm Notary. Processing times vary by agency and level of service.

International & Apostille Assistance

  •  Adoption Dossiers
  •  Apostille & Authentication Assistance
  •  Parental Permission To Travel Documents

Apostille services are provided as assistance only. Processing times and requirements vary by destination country. Quotes are provided after document review.

Loan Signing Services

  •  Home Purchases
  •  Refinances
  •  Loan Modifications
  •  Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC)
  •  Grant Deeds
  •  Deeds of Trust
  •  Structured Settlements
  •  Small Business Loans (SBA)
  •  Timeshares

Loan signing appointments are quoted in advance based on document size, location, and time required.

 Estate Planning Documents

  •  Living Trusts
  •  Powers of Attorney
  •  Health Care Directives
  •  Wills