The 3 Weirdest Places a Notary Signing Has Happened

Not every notarization happens in a quiet office or at a kitchen table. Sometimes, life’s timing and logistics call for creative solutions. Here are a few of the strangest places signings have taken place.

1. The hood of a car
Yes, I can personally confirm this one! I once completed a signing on the hood of a car in a gas station parking lot. The signer was on a tight schedule and needed the document done right then. We made it work with paperclips, clipboards, and determination.

2. The hoarder’s house
One of my notary collaborators once told me about a signing inside a home so full of clutter that they had to clear a small space on a countertop to work. It was an adventure in both professionalism and balance—literally.

3. The fast-food parking lot
Another notary shared that they once did a signing in a fast-food drive-thru parking lot while the signer’s lunch was still hot. Sometimes, you just have to meet people where they are.

Notaries are problem solvers who get the job done, no matter where they are.

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