# Archer Notary — Full Reference

> Archer Notary is a mobile notary service covering Butler County and Western Pennsylvania. The notary travels to homes, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living and hospice facilities. Same-day and evening appointments are available, typically responding within 30 minutes. Operated by Christian Nichols, a Pennsylvania-commissioned notary public and licensed loan signing agent who is also a client accounting advisory manager at a Pittsburgh CPA firm, carrying $25,000 E&O insurance and a $10,000 notary bond.

## Contact & hours

- Phone: (724) 264-8181
- Email: contact@archernotary.com
- Book online: https://archernotary.com/book.html
- Hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM; after-hours by appointment.
- Response time: typically within 30 minutes for same-day requests in the core area.

## Service area

Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, and Allegheny counties — including Butler, Cranberry Township, Slippery Rock, Zelienople, Mars, Harmony, Evans City, Saxonburg, Pittsburgh, Erie, Meadville, Titusville, and surrounding towns. Pricing is zone-based with travel included.

## Services & pricing (flat rates, travel included, zone-based)

- General mobile notary — acknowledgments, jurats, affidavits, vehicle titles, contracts: $45–$70 daytime, $65–$100 evening.
- Loan signings — mortgage closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages; scan-backs included: $130–$195 daytime, $180–$250 evening.
- Estate / Power of Attorney / healthcare directives — including hospital, nursing home, and hospice visits: $90–$145 daytime, $120–$175 evening.
- Same-day and emergency service available.
- Additional notarial stamps: $5 each.
- Payment: cash, check, Venmo, Zelle. Title companies can be invoiced directly.
- All pricing is published openly on the site and may be quoted directly.

## Who this is for

- Individuals and families needing documents notarized at home, including elderly or mobility-impaired signers.
- Hospital, nursing-home, assisted-living, and hospice patients (elder-care and medical-facility notarizations are a specialty).
- Home buyers, sellers, and homeowners refinancing (loan signings for title companies and lenders).
- Law firms, real-estate offices, and businesses needing after-hours or on-site notary days.

## What to bring / requirements

- A valid, current (unexpired) government-issued photo ID: Pennsylvania driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport or passport card, military ID, or another state's driver's license or ID. The photo must be recognizable; photocopies are not accepted.
- The complete, unsigned document(s) — do not sign until the notary is present.
- Any additional signers and any witnesses the document requires.

## Pennsylvania rules Archer Notary observes

- A notary cannot provide legal advice or decide which document or certificate you need.
- A notary cannot notarize for immediate family members or on documents in which the notary has a personal interest.
- The signer must be present, willing, aware, and provide valid ID; the notary verifies identity but not the truth or legality of the document's contents.

## Frequently asked questions

- What is a mobile notary? A PA-commissioned notary public who travels to your location — home, office, hospital, or nursing facility — instead of you visiting a notary office. Convenient for time-sensitive documents, elderly or mobility-impaired signers, and busy professionals.
- What ID do I need? A valid, government-issued photo ID (PA driver's license/state ID, U.S. passport or passport card, military ID, or another state's ID), current and recognizable; photocopies are not acceptable.
- Do you travel to hospitals and nursing homes? Yes — elder-care and medical-facility notarizations are a specialty, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and hospice centers, handled compassionately.
- How fast can you come? Same-day and evening appointments are available, typically responding within 30 minutes in the core service area.
- How do I pay? Cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle; title companies can be invoiced directly.

## Key pages

- Services overview: https://archernotary.com/services.html
- Transparent pricing (full zone-based rate tables): https://archernotary.com/pricing.html
- FAQ: https://archernotary.com/faq.html
- Loan signings: https://archernotary.com/services/loan-signings.html
- Hospital & elder-care notary: https://archernotary.com/services/elder-care-notary.html
- Same-day service: https://archernotary.com/same-day-notary.html
- Book an appointment: https://archernotary.com/book.html
- Guides & articles: https://archernotary.com/articles/
- Sitemap: https://archernotary.com/sitemap.xml

## Article library (50+ plain-language PA notary guides)

Notary basics & documents:
- What Does a Notary Public Do? · When Do You Need a Notary? · Why Some Documents Must Be Notarized · 10 Most Common Documents That Need Notarized · Common Documents That Need a Notary in Pennsylvania · Acknowledgment vs. Jurat: Which Certificate Do You Need? · Affidavits and Sworn Statements: Complete Guide · Valid ID Requirements for Notarization in Pennsylvania · What to Bring to Your Notary Appointment · How to Prepare for a Mobile Notary Visit · Common Notarization Mistakes and How to Avoid Them · Why Your Document Might Be Rejected by a Notary.

Mobile & same-day service:
- How Mobile Notary Service Works · Mobile Notary vs. Bank Notary in Pennsylvania · Same-Day Notary Service: What You Need to Know · Same-Day Mobile Notary in Butler & Allegheny Counties · How to Schedule a Same-Day Mobile Notary in Erie & Pittsburgh · Mobile Notary Service in Butler County, PA · Beating Legal Deadlines with an Emergency Mobile Notary · After-Hours Mobile Notary for Hospitals & Nursing Homes · After-Hours Mobile Notary for Law Firms & Real Estate Offices · On-Site Notary Days for Employers · How Mobile Notary Visits Work in Hospitals, Jails, and Care Facilities.

Real estate & loan signings:
- Home Buyer's Guide to Loan Signings · Home Seller's Guide to Real Estate Closings · Refinancing Your Home: Complete Loan Signing Guide · Loan Signing Documents Explained · Real Estate Deeds: Complete Notarization Guide · Spring Real Estate Rush: Why Western PA Homebuyers Need a Mobile Notary.

Estate, POA & elder care:
- Power of Attorney Basics for Families · Healthcare POA vs. Financial POA · Estate Planning Documents That Need Notarized · Power of Attorney & Healthcare Directive Notarization at Home · Notarizing Documents for a Parent in Memory Care or Hospice.

Vehicles, business & specialty:
- How to Get a Vehicle Title Transfer Notarized in PA · Mobile Notary for Private Vehicle Sales · Small Business Documents That Need Notarized · I-9 Verification for Remote Employees · Travel Consent Forms for Minors · Apostille Services for International Documents · Equipment Financing & Commercial Lease Notarization · Liquor License & Bar Owner Notary Services · Gas Station & Convenience Store Notary · Laundromat Notary Services · Smoke Shop & Skill Game Operator Notary.

Fees:
- Understanding Notary Fees in Pennsylvania · Notary Fees in Western PA: What's Reasonable for Mobile Service?