Calaveras Notary Services
Your Trusted Local Notary
(Professional Notary, Live Scan Fingerprinting, Living Trust & Real Estate Signing Services)
Welcome to Calaveras Notary Services, a trusted home-based notary business located near the Milpitas Sports Center on Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas. Our team consists of 3 professional notaries who are commissioned, bonded, and insured to assist with all your notarial needs. We are certified by the California Secretary of State and the National Notary Association as Notary Signing Agents with expertise in loan and real estate documents. We also provide services for powers of attorney, affidavits, and many other legal documents. In addition to in-office services, we offer mobile notary services and livescan fingerprinting, traveling to homes, hospitals, and businesses in the Milpitas and neighboring areas. We take full responsibility for the quality of our work and guarantee your satisfaction—if you’re not completely happy, we’ll perform the service for free. Call us at (669)223-1854. We can also provide two witnesses (subject to availability) to sign your POAs, wills, living trusts, and other legal documents.
Español: Hola, visite nuestra oficina para todos sus servicios notariales. Podemos notarizar sus documentos rápidamente. Llámanos o mándanos un mensaje al número (669)223-1854. cada tarifa de notarización de firma es de $5. NOTA: Yo no soy un abogado, y por esta razon, no puedo dar consejos sobre immigracion o cualquier otro asunto legal (We are not attorneys and, therefore, cannot give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matters).
Languages Spoken: English, basic Spanish, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
Keywords: General Power of Attorney, Special Power of Attorney, Mobile Notary Services, Notary Signing Agent, Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills, Apostille, Travel authorizations for children, I-9 employment verification or authorization, FBI Identify History Summary Background Checks, DOJ/FBI livescan fingerprinting, affidavits, deeds.
Location & Business Hours
- 120 S Gadsden Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 7.00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday - Limited Hours
- [email protected]
- (669) 223-1854
Notary Services Offered
- Power of Attorney – US, India, Philippines, Vietnam, China & Other Countries
- Living Trust Documents
- Affidavits & Deeds
- Signature Witnessing for POAs, Wills & Other Legal Documents
- Pour-Over Wills
- Advanced Healthcare Directives
- Acknowledgments & Authorizations
- Copy Certification
- Jurats, Oaths & Affirmations
- Grant, Inter-Spousal & Quitclaim Deeds
- Pension Verification Documents
- Minor Travel Consent Forms
- Domestic & Foreign Adoption Documents
- Notary for Indian & Other Countries’ Passports for Minors
- Loan Documents (All Types)
- Vehicle Title Transfer Notarization
- Power of Attorney (General & Special)
- I-9 Employment Authorization Verification
Instant Passport Photos Available for All Countries (Acceptance Guaranteed)
Canada, Singapore, India, China, UK, USA, USCIS, and more
- 2" x 2" Passport Photos – 2 Printed Copies: $10
- 2" x 2" Passport Photos with Digital/Soft Copies: $15
- 35mm x 45mm Passport Photos – 2 Printed Copies: $15
- High-Resolution Indian Passport Photos (35mm x 45mm) with Soft Copy: $20
Fast Service • High-Quality Prints • Instant Digital Copies Available
Apostille Service
- Standard Service: $66.90+, takes 2 to 3 weeks (All fees, including FedEx charges, are included), based on the Secretary of State (SOS) Offices’ processing time
- Expedited Service: 2 days guaranteed, $121.90+ (All fees, including FedEx overnight shipping, are included), someone hand-carries your documents
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services
Please bring three copies of your personal details Live Scan request form . Each missing copy will incur a printing fee of $0.20.
- Live Scan Fee Structure:
Total fees include: Government Fees + Rolling Fees.
Final costs typically range from $13.99 to $62.99 or higher, depending on the requesting agency. - Rolling Fee:
$13.99 per application, plus applicable agency fees.
DOJ and FBI fees are generally around $49, but may vary from $0 to $49+ depending on the agency requirements. - Common Live Scan Applications:
Applications including: MUSD School Field Trips / Volunteers, CPA, Real Estate, Registered Nurse, Insurance, Security Guard, and Teacher Credentialing
typically cost $62.99 total ($49 Government Fee + $13.99 Rolling Fee). - FD-258 Fingerprint Ink Cards
Rolled thumb impressions included — $25 for 2 sets. - FBI Identity History Summary / Background Checks
As a qualified agency of the approved FBI Channeler TRP Associates LLC , we offer expedited FBI background checks for: $30 Government Fee + $13.99 Rolling Fee.
This option is often more affordable than the fees charged through IdHSC-CJIS FBI.gov + USPS Services .
Live Scan request forms should be obtained from the agency requesting your fingerprints. Many forms are also available directly from the California Department of Justice .
Fast • Professional • Secure Fingerprinting Services
Service Fees
- Notarized Signature: $5 per signature
- FREE Re-Notarization for corrections within 1 week
- Mobile Notary Services
$40 FLAT Fee — within 2 miles
$50 FLAT Fee — 2 to 10 miles
Notary Fee — $5 per signature
Please call: (669) 223-1854 - I-9 Employment Auth Verification – $49
- Black & White Printing: 20¢ per page
- Color Printing: 30¢ per page
- FAX Service: $5 – $10 (up to 25 pages)
- Additional $10 fee applies for services rendered outside regular office hours.
Affordable • Reliable • Professional Service
Mode of Payment:
- Cash or Check
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Zelle® Pay
- PayPal/Venmo/Cash-App Payments
- All major Credit/Debit cards
NOTE: 2% surcharge for card payments; no extra fees for Check/Zelle/Venmo/PayPal/Cash-App payments.
Department of State (DOS) Authentication – Washington, DC
We assist with Department of State (DOS) document authentication services for a wide range of personal, educational, legal, and business documents.
Commonly Submitted Documents Include:
- Birth Certificates, Adoption Documents
- Marriage Certificates & Licenses
- Corporate & Business Documents
- School Transcripts & Diplomas
- Trademarks & IP Documents
- Powers of Attorney, Deeds & Affidavits
- Background Check Documents
- Statements of Marital Status
- Academic & Legal Certifications, and more
Service fees vary depending on document type, destination country, and processing requirements. Please contact us for a personalized quote and turnaround time.
We welcome walk-ins during our regular business hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Google/Yelp)
Calaveras Notary Services
120 S Gadsden Dr, Milpitas
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We were really happy with Venkat’s notary service! The process was quick, and he was incredibly dedicated carefully verifying all our documents and helping us with even the smallest details. It was clear he takes his work seriously and … More genuinely wants to make sure everything is done right.
We were especially glad to find such a reliable and thorough notary right here in Milpitas. It’s not always easy to find someone local who is both efficient and attentive, so this was a great experience. Highly recommend Mr.Venkat! -
I needed to get my finger prints done today, the owner was super quick, efficient and I was out in less than 15 min! Would highly recommend 😀 -
I came across Mr Venkat when I needed some documentation notarized. Since then he had worked with me and provided solutions for many important work related issues including immigration services. I found Mr Venkat a very resourceful and … More helpful person he is extremely knowledgeable and adept in his administrative support and a gem of a person. I highly recommend him for any assistance regarding notary services and immigration related issues. Wishing him the best in his future endeavors and thank him immensely for his help. -
We got OCI card for our entire family of four and Venkat was extremely professional and helped us get everything right in the first go. Very highly recommend Venkat for OCI. He takes responsibility not only till submission but till the … More time you get your cards which is very rare. -
Update 2: They have generously refunded my Live Scan fees. They are trust worthy people! If you are getting a Live Scan for the Board of California, contact them to specify if you need a Live Scan directly at the Police Department. Calendar … More Notary is great otherwise and they were convenient and very fast!
Update 1: my Live Scan failed because my scans were not "classifiable" per the DOJ/FBI. This location was an option on their list, but they still denied my Live Scan from here. The service was good, but if you need it for the California Board, go find a local Police/Sheriff Department and do it there.
I had a fantastic experience. I was able to get fingerprinted immediately. I paid with a credit card and there was a 2% service charge fee. Everything was done quickly.
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My Venkat helped us with notary services. Had a great experience. Recommend him for a quick and seamless service. -
Notary service is good. Very convenient inside library on Saturday mornings with limited free docs inorder to help all. They have good Office hours as well. -
Excellent Notary Service ! The notary was professional, patient & very organized.I really appreciated the friendly attitude & attention to detail. I would recommend him to anyone looking for reliable notary services & will use … More him again. -
Great place, helped us we were able to get notarized. Definitely I give two thumbs 👍 up! -
An excellent Notary with the most professional service. He volunteers at the Milpitas library every Saturday morning. Kudos to him for this community service. -
Great service. Got oci done for my kid without any issues -
Highly recommend. I was in and out in few minutes. Got live scan done and it was very reasonable. Thank you for proving your services! -
Great experience! Very prompt and helpful. -
Super sweet guy. Accepted walk-ins, but I would still call ahead just out of courtesy. Responsive to all of my questions about the Live Scan process. -
Mr. Venkat was very helpful. We went to notarize documents for application of passport. He went over and beyond notarizing to help us identify missing documents. He was knowledgeable and very pleasant. -
Highly Recommend calaveras notary services. Venkat is thorough , patient and answers questions you might have. Offers normal notary , immigration related forms and livescan related services. Reasonable fees as well. -
Update 2: They have generously refunded my Live Scan fees. They are trust worthy people! If you are getting a Live Scan for the Board of California, contact them to specify if you need a Live Scan directly at the Police Department. Calendar … More Notary is great otherwise and they were convenient and very fast!
Update 1: my Live Scan failed because my scans were not "classifiable" per the DOJ/FBI. This location was an option on their list, but they still denied my Live Scan from here. The service was good, but if you need it for the California Board, go find a local Police/Sheriff Department and do it there.
I had a fantastic experience. I was able to get fingerprinted immediately. I paid with a credit card and there was a 2% service charge fee. Everything was done quickly.
Remember to take off your shoes when you walk into the house. -
I had an excellent experience with Attorney Ali. He was not only very humble and approachable but also incredibly efficient in his work. I came in one morning for a notary stamp, and he took care of it quickly and professionally.
What … More impressed me the most was his affordability; he offers great value for the quality of service provided. It's refreshing to find someone who truly cares about his clients and makes the process so smooth. I highly recommend Attorney Ali for anyone in need of legal services or notary work! -
We took Notarization service from Mr.Venkat, He is very polite and knowledgeable. Mr. Venkat also guides you well in case the supporting documents are not in right order or if they do not meet the requirements. His rates are also cheaper … More compared to any other notary in the surrounding area.
I highly recommend Mr. Venkat for his services. Thank You so much for your guidance. -
Venkat sir is well aware about the notary process in USA, his guidance helped me to get my work done. Highly recommend him for notary services. -
Hi i wanted to thank you for your outstanding service. You followed through with the Consulate General of India in SFO and ensured I had all the correct files. Your punctuality and attention to detail made the process seamless. I really … More appreciate your help! -
Venkat Raju is very kind man.
He helps me in my papers.
A lot of people coming to him in the library.
I recommend him to everyone.
Thank you sir for helping like me. -
Raju is amazing, highly recommended! This was my second time visiting his office for notary services. He's very detail oriented and ensures that he provides as much help as possible. Most of all, his services were very inexpensive … More for the time and effort he invests into customers' service. - We took Notarization service from Mr.Venkat, He is very polite and knowledgeable. Mr. Venkat also guides you well in case the supporting documents are not in right order or if they do not meet the requirements. His rates are also cheaper … More compared to any other notary in the surrounding area.
I highly recommend Mr. Venkat for his services. Thank You so much for your guidance. - We took Notarization service from Mr.Venkat, He is very polite and knowledgeable. Mr. Venkat also guides you well in case the supporting documents are not in right order or if they do not meet the requirements. His rates are also cheaper … More compared to any other notary in the surrounding area.
I highly recommend Mr. Venkat for his services. Thank You so much for your guidance. -
had great experience, Venkat sir is knowledge and helpful, reasonable charges... -
Genuine service. Very humble. Guide in proper way with no charm of money. Always recommend.
Thanks a lots to Mr Venkat. - Update: my Live Scan failed because my scans were not "classifiable" per the DOJ/FBI. This location was an option on their list, but they still denied my Live Scan from here. The service was good, but if you need it for the California … More Board, go find a local Police/Sheriff Department and do it there.
I had a fantastic experience. I was able to get fingerprinted immediately. I paid with a credit card and there was a 2% service charge fee. Everything was done quickly.
Remember to take off your shoes when you walk into the house. -
It was very kind for Venkat to provide the service for free for public, he was very professional and friendly. Highly recommended! -
Don't remember his name. He is genuinely good and very soft spoken and kind. I highly recommend him and his services. Been to other notery services but none are as good as him. -
Vekat was very helpful, thank you for his great work -
Wonderful service. Very friendly. Venkat Raju is a supportive person answered all the doubts that I had. -
Thank you very much, Venkat. Your help is deeply appreciated. I have 3 signatures notarized and I am very pleased with the level of service provided. Very professional. Thanks again. -
Amazing services! I got a few documents notarized, Mr Venkat was very knowledgeable about the process and also guided on the recent admentnents.
Nice, quick and hassle free. -
Used his notary service today, he was very helpful! Highly recommend. Thank you -
Thank you very much sir for your services doing the free notary at santa clara county library. Very much appreciated
You are the super hero of the notary profession. If I have to do notary during days of the week I'd go to your office … More for sure. -
I have very nice experience with Venkat Raju for my notarized documents to do.
He guided me and my family very nicely about the documentation which helped to make easy my process with Passport service.
I highly recommend him. He is very … More helpful.
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Quick hassle free and Reliable Notary Service.
Many thanks to Mr. Venkata for notarising my documents. Just make sure come early as the line gets longer. - Mr. Venkat provided very good service! I recommend him if you need any notary services.
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Hi , I have been Notarised from Venkat Raju in Milpitas , thanks Venkat for your services and helping us. -
Great service by Venkat, does free notary in Milpitas library which is very helpful. -
The notary service at Milpitas library on Saturday is free and very good. Almost no waiting time. -
Thank you for your help on notarizing my documents!
Mr Venkat is knowledgeable, he quickly indicated one mistake on the date. More than that he is a very nice person!! -
Very quick and knowledgeable. We had forgotten a document required for passport renewal. Venkat not only helped us complete the application but also printed out the missing document free of cost. Highly recommended. -
I recommend for live scan fingerprinting. Making an appointment is easy. An overall good experience. -
Had a very good experience with notarizing the passport documents and getting the photo. Venkat is very professional and nice. I recommend his services. -
Before I went, I checked the reviews online. I saw the reviews were very good. I sent WhatsApp messages and he replied me. I went there to do fingerprinting.He has professional knowledge ,nice and friendly .He efficiently did the fingerprint … More for me and answered my inquiries.He gave me a very good impression . Recommend for everyone . -
I’m so impressed by Mr. Venkat’s customer service from start to finish. I needed to get some fingerprints and get cleared by the DOJ for employment purposes. I did fingerprints at a different business and paid around $75-$85. I did a google … More search for cheap fingerprints and Yelp came up with a list of businesses. I emailed each business for pricing and hours of operation. Mr. Venkat responded quickly and gave me approximate pricing and hours of operation. I made a appointment and he emailed me a confirmation of my appointment along with the phone number. I had to rearrange my appointment and I called him about it. He reassured me that I could come by and he will get me taken care of. I came by and was greeted with a smile and great professionalism. He had his big screen computer facing me the whole time so I could observe the work and take pictures of screens as needed. He was very patient and informative about placement of my fingers. When we finished he showed me the official website to see if my fingerprints were entered and processed by the DOJ. He went above and beyond and I appreciate it. Whenever I need fingerprints I will go back here. His prices are very affordable and I appreciate the fantastic service. -
Very quick and efficient service. Nice advice also on the document getting notarized. He gives free service also in Milpitas Library. 100% recommended. -
We were looking for notary service for Passport renewal, we found this place searching online. Venkat was very helpful, he finished the notary process without any hurry. We had not taken his service for passport renewal but he voluntarily … More verified all the documents, arranged it and made sure they were in order. We liked his service and his thorough in his work ! -
In my opinion Mr.Venkat offers the best notary service in the entire Bay Area. He is very thorough, detailed, efficient and cost effective. He reviewed all my documents and helped me make the needed edits. He has a clean office setup and … More treats his customers with respect. Highly recommend him. -
Walk-in for the live scan today. Excellent service and lowest rolling fee. Highly recommended this place! Thank you! -
Very great service and very professional. Friendly and helpful..
Highly recommended. Venkat even volunteers weekly at Milpitas library. 👍👍 -
Very helpful. I was able to get an appointment almost immediately or you can walk in as well. Venkat was very helpful and ensured all paperwork for my passport application was complete -
Uses notary service and passport photos. Venkat handled it smoothly and full of knowledge for things to do. Amazing service, great value and all finished quickly. Can't go wrong. He provides other services which if I knew would have … More levereged. Will do it next time. -
Venkat is very professional and nice to work with. I went there for notarizing documents for my passport application, he knew exactly what was needed and everything was a breeze! -
He is very polite and responds to all your queries as well. He is knowledgeable, was able to suggest all the required document for Indian passport renewal. I will highly recommend his services. -
I called to make an appointment on Sunday and the phone was picked up immediately. He also offered to help print out the documents before I went if needed. Once I arrived, he carefully checked all the documents and finished the notary work … More professionally. He is always polite and patient no matter in the phone or the office. Highly recommend. -
Appreciate your help with notary services for passport renewal. Very professional and approachable with a broad area of expertise and services. Mr. Venkat also proactively guided and verified the documentation and explained about the renewal … More process. Very happy to leverage his services and thank you for being polite and helpful. - I called to check availability and was helped the same day, and the service was quick. I would definitely recommend and continue using Calaveras Notary for all future needs.
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He is very helpful and polite and professional. He will advise the best for you. Best rate in bay area for sure ! Highly recommend. -
I approached Mr. Venkat for notary services. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and was quick to help. He was extremely professional and considerate. He also cross checked all our documents and answered all our questions patiently and we … More will definitely visit him again for future services. Thanks for the help. - Thanks for your help with notary services for passport renewal.
The service was fast, efficient and very professional.
Mr. Venkat also verified the documentation and explained passport renewal process.
I would highly recommend for notary … More services. -
It was a genuine pleasure working with Calaveras Notary Services. Mr. Venkat was incredibly kind, quick to respond, extremely professional, considerate, and easy to work with. My main reason for seeking his services were that he offers … More mobile notarization of documents and that he is qualified to complete I-9 verification paperwork in California which all notaries are not automatically able to do. His fees are very reasonable. He went out of his way to keep to our original agreed-upon time which shows professionalism and being considerate of my time. He even actively followed up to ensure that the verification went through smoothly and that there were no hold-ups. I would call that exemplary service and would not hesitate to recommend this business to anyone who needs a notary public or a qualified Immigration Consultant. - Venkat was very professional, polite, and kind. He was thorough and explained everything to me and helped me understand the process. Thanks so much! I'll definitely get in touch again if I need further assistance.
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One of the best notaries I have ever used and in particular a mobile notary. I work in the investment industry and we have 2 notaries in staff in our office but with some of our elderly clients who can't make the trip to our office … More a mobile notary is the way to help service our clients without the hassle. Calaveras Notary Services was actually early for the appointment, very efficient and nice. Would recommend again!! -
We were looking for an urgent notary service when we came across Mr Venkat at Calaveras notary service at milpitas. He was readily available, had a very professional attitude. He offers many more services which are very impressive. Would … More like to recommend him to our friends. -
We got our notary work done quickly on a last minute notice. Venkat/Calaveras Notary Services was flexible and quick to complete our work at a very competitive price $4/sign. He also cross checked all the documents carefully for any errors, … More we will visit again, all the best. -
Calaveras Notary is very reasonable with their price and also offers various other value added services. I recently availed their service, and it was very smooth. Please check it out for your notary requirements -
On short notice and for a fair price, Calaveras quickly responded to my inquiries and promptly helped me with employment document verifications I needed in a rush. Responsive and professional. I couldn’t ask for more. -
Excellent service. Reasonably priced. Thorough with the work. - Highly recommend Calaveras notary services.
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Very reasonable price and best service -
Venkat good person to honor and good work*****
ACCEPTABLE ID
As a notary, we are appointed by the state of California to serve the public by witnessing the signing of important documents and/or administer oaths. An important part of notarizing documents is for us to properly identify the signer’s identification to protect all parties involved. To do so, signer(s) may provide us with some form of paper identification documents; this should be current or has been issued within the last five years. An acceptable form of paper identification document will contain the bearer’s photograph, physical descriptions, signature, and serial or unique identifying number.
Acceptable California Identification Include:
- California Driver’s License
- California Identification Card
- Mexico Driver’s License issued by an authorized Mexican public agency
- Canada Driver’s License issued by an authorized Canadian agency
- United State Passport
- United State Military Identification Card (containing photo, expiration, physical description, signature & ID # with issue date)
- Inmate Identification Card (issued by CA and if inmate is in custody)
- Other State Driver’s License
- Other State Identification Card
- Current valid consular Foreign Passport from applicant’s country of citizenship
A birth certificate is not considered as a valid form of identification. In the absence of the proper identification, you may use “two credible witnesses” who knows you personally and will execute a sworn affidavit to that fact. These two credible witnesses CAN be related to the person but CAN NOT be financially involved, or named in the documents. In addition we will also need to document their valid identifications, signatures, and thumbprints in our journal.
NOTE: As a California Notary Public, we are prohibited by law from rendering legal advice of any nature during or in conjunction with any Notarial Act. If you have any questions regarding your documents, please consult an attorney or the person who provided you the documents prior to our notarization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is a Notary Public anyway?
A: According to the National Notary Association, a notary public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths.
Q: What does a Notary Public notarize?
A: A notary public notarizes any document in which an originator needs to ensure the integrity of the signer. A notary public verifies the identity of the signer, and that they are signing knowingly and willingly. This process helps deter the fraudulent execution of documents.
Q: What should I bring with me when we meet?
A: All you need to bring with you is a current form of government-issued identification—passport, driver’s license, and so on.
Q: Can I be refused a notarization?
A: A notary public may refuse to perform a notarization if he or she cannot be certain of a prospective signer’s identity, willingness, or understanding of what is happening at that moment. In addition, a notary may not notarize a document in which he or she has a financial interest.
Q: What is a Loan Signing Agent?
A: A Loan Signing Agent is a notary specifically experienced and trained to handle loan documentation. I am a Loan Signing Agent with a great deal of experience in the field.
Q: Why would I need a Loan Signing Agent?
A: Loan documents are complicated documents, and they are often rejected if they are signed incorrectly. There is little-to-no room for error when filling out and submitting loan documents.
If a set of documents is rejected because of an incorrect signature or missing initials, then your loan will take more time to go through. In the time it takes to print up a new set of documents and sign them, the interest on your loan is accruing. This is both a waste of time and money.
Q: Are you background screened? Are you bonded?
A: All notaries in California are required to submit to a background screening administered by the Department of Justice and the FBI. Our notaries are bonded and insured.
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