A Notary Public is an individual commissioned by the State of Indiana to serve as an impartial witness and fraud deterrent for legally significant documents such as wills, property deeds, marriage licenses, and adoption papers. Notaries defer fraud by verifying individuals’ identity and ensuring that all parties understand the contents of the documents they sign.

A Notary Signing Agent or NSA is a Notary who has special training to handle loan document signings. Title companies and signing services hire NSAs to deliver loan documents to borrowers, oversee the signing, and return the documents. 

No, we do not have a physical location - our address is for mailing purposes only.

There are several forms of Identification we accept: 

1. Driver’s license issued by a US State 

2. State-issued identification card (from any US State) 

3. U.S. passport or an unexpired officially recognized passport of a foreign country 

4. U.S. military identification card 

5. Identification card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe 

6. University identification card 

7. A document issued by the US federal government or a state, county, or other local government which contains the person’s photograph, signature, and physical description 

Your name must appear on your ID as it does in the document to include any suffix such as "Jr" or "Sr". This includes hyphenated names. 

Ex: If a name on an ID says "John Allen Doe" but the Document says "John A Doe" that is acceptable

Ex: But if the Name on the ID says "John A Doe" and the Document says "John Allen Doe" that is not allowed. 

All cancellations must be done by calling or texting 812-447-2655 or emailing Jacob@millsapnotary.com

For general notary work, anything canceled prior to the appointment is free

If Notary is on-site, there will be a non-refundable fee of $20.00 plus mileage rate of $0.625 (Round Trip)

For loan signings:

Prior to the appointment

If documents have been printed - $30.00 - $50.00 

On-Site

50% of agreed upon fee

The notarization process is typically simple. 

Step 1: Require Personal Appearance

We cannot notarize a document for your spouse or parent if they are not present.

Step 2: Notary will check over the document

We need to check the document has no blank spaces, verify who the document pertains to, and check for certificate/notarial wording. 

Step 3: Carefully Identify the Signer

Personal Knowledge - This means the notary personally knows the signer

Identify Documents - Drivers licenses, passports, and other government-issued IDs

Credible identifying witness - Someone who can vouch for the signer's identity. This cannot be family or anyone who may benefit from the document. 

Step 4: Record Journal Entry

A notary journal entry contains details of the notarization that are helpful in case a document or notarization is called into question. 

Step 5: Complete the Notarial Certificate

This is where the notary will sign and stamp your document. If your document does not contain the appropriate certificate wording a notary may attach a separate or loose certificate. Many signers do not know what type of notarization they need - we are not allowed to pick for you. Please ask the party that is requesting the notarial document or an attorney. 

As much as we may want to help, it is illegal for a notary to give advice or any assistance regarding your document.  

If a signer is visually impaired we will read the document aloud. 

The maximum fee a Notary Public may charge is ten dollars ($10) per "individual notarization". (Indiana Code 33-42-14-1). 

Notaries may bill a customer separately for incidental costs and services such as travel.

Our fees are primarily based on travel, time, and the number of documents being notarized. 

We just ask you to give us a chance to make it right. Any errors or omissions incurred by one of our professionals will be corrected free of charge and as quickly as possible. 

• Payment for general notary work is required at the time of appointment before we stamp/notarize your document. 

• Payment information for loan signing will be in the contract. Call with any questions. 

• We accept all major credit cards, checks, venmo, and cash (Exact change required - Our notaries do not carry cash)

No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of the documents they notarize. Notaries certify the identity of signers. The signers are responsible for the content of the documents.  

No, we do not. Please arrange for a witness if your document requires it. The witness may not be family or anyone who may benefit from the document. 

Columbus, Indiana

There are a few instances where a notary can refuse to notarize a document:

• The signer is not present.

• The signer is a minor.

• The signer is mentally incapacitated.

• The document did not print properly.

• The document is incomplete or blank.

• The document has White-Out on it.

• The document does not have a prepared notary certificate and the signer cannot tell us what notarial act is required.

• The signer appears to be under the influence, sedated, or disoriented.

• We believe that the signer is being coerced or does not understand the consequences of signing the document.

• The signer wants us to certify a vital record. You must get copies of vital records from the issuing party.