Notary Policies

Last Updated: May 2026

Pinkline Legal Services provides traditional North Carolina notarial acts in accordance with Chapter 10B of the North Carolina General Statutes. These policies outline the standards, requirements, and limitations that apply to all notary services performed by Pinkline Legal.

1. Authorized Notarial Acts

Pinkline Legal Services performs traditional, in‑person notarial acts only, including:

  • Acknowledgments

  • Oaths / Affirmations

  • Jurats

  • Proofs / Verifications

  • Safe Deposit Box Inventory

  • Certification of Absentee Ballots (no charge)

No other notarial acts are offered.

Pinkline Legal Services does not provide legal advice, legal interpretation, or guidance on the legal effect of any document.

2. Identification Requirements

All signers must present valid, unexpired, government‑issued identification that contains a photo. Acceptable forms include:

  • North Carolina or out‑of‑state driver’s license

  • State‑issued identification card

  • United States passport

North Carolina does not permit the use of:

  • Military IDs

  • Birth certificates

  • Social Security cards

  • Employer or student IDs

  • Digital IDs not issued by a government agency

The name on the ID must reasonably match the name on the document.

3. Signer Requirements

To complete a notarization, the signer must:

  • Appear in person

  • Be mentally competent

  • Be willing and not under duress

  • Understand the document they are signing

Pinkline Legal Services may refuse service if these conditions are not met.

4. Document Requirements

Documents must be:

  • Complete and in final form

  • Free of blank signature lines or missing pages

  • In a language the signer understands

Pinkline Legal Services cannot notarize:

  • Incomplete documents

  • Documents with missing pages

  • Documents requiring legal interpretation

  • Documents the signer does not understand

5. Travel Fees

Mobile notary appointments include a mileage fee billed at the state‑approved rate of:

  • $0.72 per mile (round‑trip)

  • $10 minimum travel fee

  • $20–$40 after‑hours/weekend surcharge

Travel fees are non‑refundable once travel has begun.

6. Refusal of Service

Pinkline Legal Services may decline a notarization if:

  • Identification is insufficient

  • The signer appears coerced, confused, or unwilling

  • The document is incomplete

  • The request violates North Carolina notary law

7. Recordkeeping

Pinkline Legal Services may maintain a notary journal for documentation and security purposes. Journal entries may include:

  • Date and time of the notarial act

  • Type of notarial act performed

  • Identification presented

  • Signer’s name and signature

  • Document type

8. Contact

For questions about notary services, contact:
crohrbach@pinklinelegal.com
(980) 250‑9612

Non‑Attorney Disclosure

Pinkline Legal Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or attorney services. All services are administrative, clerical, or document‑based. Clients are responsible for reviewing all documents for legal accuracy and compliance.