Need a notary public near you? Jim Galvin is a New York State Notary Public who travels to clients. Instead of finding a notary during business hours, the notary comes to your home, office, law firm or other location in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island or Long Island.
Fee
$2 per notarial act (oath, affirmation or acknowledgment), the New York statutory fee. Travel is a separate charge, agreed in advance, and is not part of the notarial fee. New York law sets the notary fee at $2 for administering an oath or affirmation or taking an acknowledgment (Executive Law §136; see the NY Department of State notary FAQ).
What a notary can do
- Take acknowledgments of signatures on documents such as deeds, powers of attorney and agreements
- Administer oaths and affirmations
- Take affidavits
For attorneys
Law firms and attorneys can have affidavits sworn and documents acknowledged wherever the signer is. Because Jim is also a licensed private investigator, notary work can be paired with an investigation: for example, locating a witness and then having a statement sworn as an affidavit. See attorney & litigation support and locating people & witnesses.
What to bring
The unsigned document and a current government-issued photo ID for each signer.
Questions
How much does a notary cost in New York?
$2 per notarial act (oath, affirmation or acknowledgment), the New York statutory fee for administering an oath or taking an acknowledgment (NY Executive Law §136, per the NY Department of State). Travel is a separate charge, agreed in advance, and is not part of the notarial fee.
Do you come to me?
Yes. This is a mobile notary service: Jim travels to your home, office, law firm or other location in New York City and Long Island. Travel is a separate charge, agreed in advance, and is not part of the notarial fee.
What should I bring?
The unsigned document and a current government-issued photo ID for each signer. Do not sign the document before the notary is present.
Can you notarize affidavits for attorneys?
Yes. Jim can administer the oath for affidavits and take acknowledgments for attorneys and their clients, and can pair notary work with an investigation, such as a sworn witness statement taken after a witness is located.
Related services
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island.
Last updated October 30, 2026.