Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website (sunsetmobilenotary.com) and the mobile notary and related services ("Services") provided by Sunset Mobile Notary ("we," "us," or "our").

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing our website or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our website or Services.

Services Offered

We provide professional mobile notary public services within our defined service area in Texas. Services include, but are not limited to:

Notarization of documents (Acknowledgments, Jurats, Oaths, etc.)
Loan Signing Agent services
Specialty notary services as listed on our website.

Our role is strictly limited to acting as an impartial witness in performing notarial acts as prescribed by Texas law. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We cannot explain the contents of documents or the legal implications of signing them. For Loan Signings, we are prohibited from explaining loan terms.

Legal Disclaimer & Litigations

REQUIRED STATUTORY DISCLAIMER (Texas Government Code §406.017)

"I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE."

We Are Not Attorneys

Sunset Mobile Notary and our notaries public are NOT attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas. We are prohibited by law from providing legal advice, legal opinions, or legal services of any kind. We cannot and will not act as your legal representative or advocate.

What We CANNOT Do

The following activities are strictly prohibited, and we will not engage in them:

Provide Legal Advice: We cannot explain what your documents mean, interpret legal language, or advise you on the legal implications of signing documents.
Explain Document Contents: We cannot explain the contents, terms, conditions, or effects of any document you are signing.
Recommend Actions: We cannot recommend whether you should or should not sign a document or advise you on what documents you need.
Prepare Legal Documents: We cannot prepare, draft, or fill in legal documents beyond adding notarial wording (certificates) as required by law.
Select Notarization Type: We cannot advise which type of notarization (acknowledgment, jurat, etc.) is needed for your document.
Explain Loan Terms: For loan signings, we are specifically prohibited from explaining loan terms, interest rates, payment schedules, or any other loan-related information.
Provide Financial Advice: We cannot provide financial advice, investment advice, or tax advice.
Represent You Legally: We cannot represent you in legal proceedings, negotiations, or disputes.
Act as an Advocate: We must remain impartial and cannot act as an advocate for any party in a transaction.
Accept Fees for Legal Services: We cannot accept any fees for legal advice or legal services, as this would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

What We CAN Do

Our role is strictly limited to performing notarial acts as authorized by Texas law:

Verify Identity: We can verify your identity using acceptable forms of identification.
Witness Signatures: We can witness you signing documents in our presence.
Administer Oaths: We can administer oaths and affirmations as required by law.
Complete Notarial Certificates: We can complete and attach notarial certificates to your documents.
Maintain Notary Journal: We can record notarial acts in our official notary journal.
Explain Notarization Process: We can explain the notarization process itself, notary requirements, and logistics of our services.
Ensure Willingness: We can verify that you are signing willingly and without coercion.
Refuse Service: We can refuse to notarize if required by law or if we suspect fraud, coercion, or other illegal activity.

Consult an Attorney

If you have questions about the meaning of your documents, legal implications, or what type of notarization is required, you must consult with a licensed attorney. We cannot provide that guidance. If you need a referral to an attorney, we can provide contact information for local bar associations or legal referral services.

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Providing legal advice or legal services without a license constitutes the unauthorized practice of law, which is a criminal offense in Texas. We strictly adhere to our role as notaries public.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that no attorney-client relationship is created between you and Sunset Mobile Notary.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for understanding your documents, consulting an attorney if needed, ensuring documents are complete, knowing the notarization type required, and making informed signing decisions.