Elmhurst is the first DuPage County town past the Cook County line on my way west, about 30 to 45 minutes from Oak Lawn up the Tri-State. I come out for home signings, office appointments downtown, and patients at Elmhurst Hospital on Brush Hill Road.
The town has a lot of long-time homeowners and a lot of adult children helping them. That means estate work: powers of attorney, trust documents and deeds an attorney has drafted and mailed over. These signings go best at the kitchen table, with the attorney's instructions in front of everyone and enough time to read.
Elmhurst University also brings students and staff who need a notary for a one-off form, and the York Street business district has small offices that need business document notarizations without closing early to find a notary. I'll come to the office.
Places I'm called to in Elmhurst
- Endeavor Health Elmhurst HospitalOn East Brush Hill Road. Bedside notarizations for inpatients, with check-in at the unit desk.
- Elmhurst UniversityStudents and staff call for residency, employment and travel consent forms. I meet off campus or at a quiet spot nearby.
- Downtown Elmhurst (City Centre)Offices and shops around York Street and the Metra station. Office visits fit around your workday.
- DuPage County JailIn Wheaton, the county seat. Whether an outside notary can visit is up to the facility, so call me and I'll explain what to ask first.
Hospital notary in Elmhurst: visits at Elmhurst Hospital
When a patient at Elmhurst Hospital needs a document signed, call me with the room number and a family contact who will be there. I'll confirm the patient is alert and has a photo ID before I set out. The hospital and bedside notary page explains what happens at the bedside, and the visit starts at $150.
If the patient is moving to a rehab or skilled nursing facility in the next day or two, it's sometimes easier to sign there. Tell me the plan and I'll help you choose the calmer option.
What I notarize most in Elmhurst
- Powers of attorney for property, which in Illinois need a notary
- Trust and estate documents prepared by your attorney
- Deeds, quit claim deeds and seller documents. See real estate deed notarizations.
- Business contracts, corporate forms and vendor affidavits
- Travel consent letters and school forms
How to get ready for an estate signing in Elmhurst
- Read the attorney's instructionsMany estate documents need witnesses as well as a notary. The instructions will say how many. More on power of attorney and estate signings.
- Line up witnessesArrange them before I arrive. I'm there as the notary, not as a witness.
- Find every signer's IDA current driver's license, state ID or passport. Check expiration dates.
- Leave everything unsignedEvery signature I notarize has to happen in front of me.
Nursing home and assisted living notary in Elmhurst
A lot of Elmhurst families have a parent in senior living nearby, in Elmhurst itself or in Villa Park and Oak Brook. I come to the resident's room or a quiet family lounge, take my time, and talk with the resident directly. Ask the front desk whether visitors sign in, and choose the time of day your parent is usually sharpest.
The resident needs a current photo ID. Facilities sometimes keep it in the business office, so ask before the visit. If the ID has expired, read notary ID requirements in Illinois and call me before booking. More on nursing home notary visits.
Neighborhoods and streets
- Downtown Elmhurst
- Elmhurst University area
- Villa Park
- Oak Brook
- Berkeley
- Northlake
ZIP codes: 60126, 60181, 60523. Usual route from Oak Lawn: I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) north to North Avenue or I-290, then York Road or St. Charles Road.
Popular visits in Elmhurst
Power of attorney, wills & estate documents
An Illinois power of attorney for property must be signed in front of a notary and one qualified witness; a health care power of attorney needs only one witness, though many families notarize it too.
From $150Hospital & bedside notary
Yes, a notary can come to a hospital room.
From $150Business & office notary
I notarize business documents on site at offices, shops and jobsites across Chicago and the suburbs, including lien waivers, contractor's sworn statements, corporate resolutions and bank or vendor forms.
From $150Nursing home & senior care notary
A mobile notary can come to a nursing home, assisted living apartment, memory care unit or rehab center so an elderly parent can sign without leaving.
From $150Notary questions from Elmhurst
Do you charge extra to come to Elmhurst?
Usually not. Elmhurst visits normally cost the standard $125 at home or $150 at the hospital or an office, including the $5 notarization. If heavy traffic or a late trip means added mileage, I quote the full price before I leave.
Can you come to Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital the same day?
Often, yes, if you call early enough for me to arrive before 10 p.m. Give me the patient's name and room, and tell me whether they have a photo ID with them.
Is there a notary public in Elmhurst who works weekends?
I work 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Weekend visits cost the same as weekdays.
Can you be a witness as well as the notary?
Generally I act only as the notary. Arrange your witnesses before the visit, and check your attorney's instructions for who can serve.
Do you do loan signings in Elmhurst?
Yes. I handle refinances, HELOCs and seller packages for title companies and lenders. Loan signings start at $150 for travel and service including the first notarization.
