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Jail Notary Services/Fees & Information

IMPORTANT ORANGE COUNTY PRISON LINKS

YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY ON YOUR CELL PHONE VIA ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
You may also Email us at:
jcnelson.notary@gmail.com
OR
YOU MAY ALSO CALL US ON YOUR LANDLINE AT 949-614-5291

We provide 24/7 jail notary service for inmates incarcerated in any of the California Orange County Jails under the authority of the Orange County Sheriff's Department. We are not limited to normal visiting days and times for Orange County Jails. We have an official clearance from the Orange County Sheriff's Department for official visits on any day and time for any of the Orange County Sheriff's Department facilities listed below. You may accompany us to the facility but you are not allowed to visit the inmate with us.
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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF FACILITIES
Central Men's Jail
550  North  Flower St., Santa Ana, CA.
Central Women's Jail
550 North Flower St., Santa Ana, CA
I&RC
550 North Flower St., Santa Ana, CA
Theo  Lacy Facility
501 City Drive South,  Orange, CA
STEPS FOR JAIL NOTARIZATION
  1. Correctly identify the facility where the inmate is incarcerated.
  2. Obtain and write down inmates booking number.
  3. If possible, obtain the inmate's CA Approved ID:
    1. Current Driver's license.
    2. Current Passport.
    3. Current Consular Card.*
    4. State ID Card
  4. If #3.a-d is not available,  we will utilize O.C. Sheriff's ID**
  5. Name that is printed on the document must be the exact name on the ID document.
  6. We are not allowed by law to create or assist you in creating the document for notarization.
  7. Call us at (949)614-5291 for an appointment,
  8. Ensure that inmate is aware of our appointment.
    1. Please note that full fee is due whether or not inmate signs.
    2. Inmate should be aware of the type of document and its contents.
    3. Inmate must be able to communicate in English with the notary.
    4. We are not allowed to explain or give advice on forms to the inmate.
    5. Bring the documents to be notarized with you to our appointment.

*   Must be issued within 5 yrs., have a serial number, contain signature, photograph and description of bearer. (The Mexico Matricula Consular card is not acceptable.)
** Orange County Sheriff Department Facilities Only. For Santa Ana City Jail, if you do not have an inmate's CA Approved ID, you must bring with you two credible witnesses that have an approved ID that are not named in the document and do not have a financial interest in the document. The prison must also be notified in advance that the signing requires 2 witnesses, that you will bring with you,  due to unavailability of inamte's state approved id. (These  witnesses are required by Callifornia law.)
SPECIAL NOTE: A California Notary Public is prohibited from providing legal advice of any kind. Please do not expect or ask for any kind or type of legal advice from us.
FEES FOR ORANGE COUNTY JAIL SERVICES
Cash, Money order, Zelle®, Venmo®
CASH              
TYPE
TIME
$175
NV DAY*    9am-5pm
$200

V DAY*
  9am-5pm
$275
NIGHT   5:01 pm-9pm
$400
V & NV*
After 9pm
Fee includes travel, prison risk, liability and time, and up to 2 signatures @ $15 included.  Additional signatures obtained at $15.00 each.   
*NV=non-visiting day       *V=Visiting Day
         
LOAN SIGNING OR ESCROW
$300                      NV & V                 9am-6pm
$400                   NV & V                 After 6pm/before 9am

The Santa Ana City Jail is not classified as an Orange County Jail under the authority of the Orange County Sheriff Department. However, we do provide notary public services for inmates of the Santa Ana City Jail during normal visiting days and hours. . (CLICK HERE for list of visiting days and times for the Santa Ana City Jail.)
FEES FOR SANTA ANA CITY JAIL SERVICES
$200 cash - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
$225  cash   -   7pm,   8pm
1. Must arrive minimum of 30 minutes before appointment.
2. Must have on your person a state approved ID document.
3. Fee includes travel, up to 2 signatures, special jail services
4. Additional signatures may also be obtained each at $15.00
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