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Near Tri-Cities, WA

By Columbia Notarial Services

Things to Consider When Booking a Jail Notary Service in

Tri-Cities, WA

1. You should always contact the jail prior to contacting a Notary Public to ensure they allow visitors.

2. You should always try to contact the inmate prior to the Notary's visit to the jail to ensure you have gone over why you are sending a Notary to them and what the document will entail. Notaries are not responsible for going over documents with inmates as Notaries are not attorneys and can't offer legal advice.

3. If your document calls for a witness you should note that many jailers will not act as a witness on your documents. Which means that you may have to pay additional fees if the Notary must bring a secondary witness. Often times, the secondary witness will be another Notary as most jails will only allow multiple people in to see an inmate if they are State officials (like a Notary or an Attorney.

4. Notaries are not allowed to create documents for inmates to sign such as Release Forms, Power of Attorney Forms, Divorce Documents, etc unless they are also a Licensed Document Preparer or an Attorney. You should always come in hand with your document when requesting a Notary.

5. You should be able to either meet the Notary at the Jail you are requesting to retrieve the document when the appointment is done, provide them a FedEx or UPS label to ship the document to you, or be willing to pay for a FedEx, UPS label (or courier fee) to have the Notary return the document to you.

6). Many jails will not allow inmates to sign with an Ink pen. This may be alarming, however, there are no Federal Laws that State a person's signature must be in INK to be legally binding. If the Jail your Notary services does not allow Ink signatures, this is not a fault of your Notary. Your Notaries Signature and Stamp will always be in ink.

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At Columbia Notarial Services LLC, we’re passionate about offering clear, efficient, and flexible notarial support—both in-person throughout the Tri-Cities and online across the country. Whether you're closing on a home, signing vital legal paperwork, or running a small business that needs verified signatures, we believe everyone deserves quick and secure access to professional notary services.

Notarization is about more than stamps and signatures—it’s about trust, peace of mind, and supporting people during meaningful moments—which is why you can expect a welcoming, respectful experience from start to finish when you work with us. We look forward to becoming your trusted partner for all your notary needs, both online and in person, right here in Tri-Cities.

Columbia Notarial Services LLC, is a proud disabled-owned small business. Our founder, Andrew J.F. Deskins, was diagnosed with juvenile-onset Parkinsonism in his 20s, and his experience of disability has made him especially passionate about providing convenient, accessible services to clients of all ability levels. When he isn't notarizing documents, Andrew stays grounded by playing tennis with his USTA team, tending to his vegetable garden, and hanging out with his wife and pets.