Page Summary
- Priority Mobile Notary Services is Karen McCormick, a licensed, bonded and insured Tennessee Notary Public and Legal Document Assistant who travels to clients around Chattanooga and Hixson.
- Services include loan signings, powers of attorney, wills and trusts, deeds, affidavits, oaths and affirmations, acknowledgments, custody and visitation documents, signature witnessing, document preparation help and wedding officiating.
- Every appointment needs each signer present with current photo ID and documents completed except for signatures; the notary does not give legal advice.
- Service areas include Chattanooga, Hixson, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Soddy-Daisy, Sale Creek, Flat Top Mountain, Mowbray, Bakewell, Harrison, Ooltewah, Brainerd, East Brainerd, East Ridge and Dunlap.
- Book by calling (423) 401-8316, emailing prioritymobilenotaryservices@gmail.com or using the contact page.
One notary, brought to you
Priority Mobile Notary Services is a one-person business run by Karen McCormick, a Tennessee Notary Public who is licensed, and bonded and insured through the National Notary Association, and who also works as a Legal Document Assistant. Instead of asking you to find an office, she travels to homes, workplaces, hospitals, assisted living facilities or another agreed location around Chattanooga and Hixson.
This page lists every service offered, with a short explanation of each and a link to the full service page.
Services at a glance
| Service | What the notary typically performs |
|---|---|
| Loan signings and loan packages | Acknowledgments and jurats as marked by the lender |
| Powers of attorney | Acknowledgment |
| Wills and trusts | Jurat for self-proving affidavit; acknowledgment for trust documents |
| Deeds | Acknowledgment |
| Affidavits | Jurat (oath or affirmation) |
| Oaths and affirmations | Oath or affirmation |
| Acknowledgments | Acknowledgment |
| Custody and visitation documents | Acknowledgment or jurat, depending on the form |
| Legal document preparation assistance | Preparation help (not a notarial act) |
| Wedding officiant | Marriage ceremony (license required) |
Signature witnessing for documents that need an impartial witness is also available. Not sure whether your document needs an acknowledgment or a jurat? The acknowledgment vs. jurat guide explains both, and the list of documents that need a notary can help you check.
Each service in brief
Loan signings and loan packages
For purchases, refinances and home equity loans, the lender or title company sends the documents and Karen brings them to you, guides you through each signature and returns the package as instructed. Questions about rates or terms go to your lender.
Powers of attorney
Durable, financial and health care powers of attorney let someone act for you. The person granting the power must sign in front of the notary, which is why home, hospital and assisted living visits are common for this service.
Wills and trusts
A Tennessee will is generally signed before two witnesses, and a notary is involved when the witnesses sign a self-proving affidavit. Trust documents and related estate papers often need an acknowledgment.
Deeds
Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds and similar property transfers need the grantor’s signature acknowledged before a notary so the deed can be recorded.
Affidavits
Sworn written statements for courts, agencies, insurers and estates. The notary identifies you, administers an oath or affirmation, watches you sign and completes a jurat.
Oaths and affirmations
Some situations call for a spoken oath or affirmation on its own, without a longer affidavit. Tennessee treats an affirmation as an oath, so signers who prefer not to swear can affirm.
Acknowledgments
The most common notarial act: you confirm to the notary, with ID, that you signed a document willingly. Used for deeds, contracts, powers of attorney and many business papers.
Custody and visitation documents
Parenting agreements, visitation schedules and related consents that parents or guardians need signed and notarized.
Legal document preparation assistance
As a Legal Document Assistant, Karen can help prepare documents. She is not an attorney, so she cannot give legal advice or tell you which document you need.
Wedding officiant
Tennessee law allows notaries public to solemnize marriages. Karen officiates on request, for couples who already have a valid Tennessee marriage license.
Matching a life event to the right service
Most people do not search for a notarial act; they search for help with something that is happening in their lives. Here is where common situations usually lead:
- Buying, selling or refinancing a home: loan signing for the lender’s package, plus a deed if property is changing hands.
- A parent or spouse needs someone to handle money or medical decisions: power of attorney, often signed at home, in hospital or in assisted living.
- Planning an estate: will self-proving affidavit and trust documents.
- A court, school, insurer or agency wants a sworn statement: affidavit or oath.
- Separated parents formalizing arrangements: custody and visitation documents.
- A small, personal wedding: wedding officiant, once the couple has a Tennessee marriage license.
Which specific form you need is a question for the agency involved or a Tennessee attorney. Once you have the document, booking the notary is the easy part.
What every appointment has in common
- In-person signers. Every person signing must be physically present with the notary.
- Identification. Each signer shows a current, acceptable photo ID.
- Willing, aware signing. The notary must be satisfied each signer understands the document and is signing freely.
- Complete documents. Blanks are filled in before the visit; only signatures are left.
- No legal advice. The notary certifies the signing, not the content or the choice of document.
The guide to how a mobile notary works walks through a typical visit, and the preparation checklist helps you get everything ready.
Areas served
Based at 5251-C Hwy 153 in Hixson, the service covers Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee communities below. Each page has local details:
- Chattanooga
- Hixson
- Red Bank
- Signal Mountain
- Soddy-Daisy
- Sale Creek
- Flat Top Mountain
- Mowbray
- Bakewell
- Harrison
- Ooltewah
- Brainerd
- East Brainerd
- East Ridge
- Dunlap (Sequatchie County)
Frequently asked questions
Where does the notary meet me?
Anywhere agreed within the service area: your home, workplace, a hospital, an assisted living facility or another convenient location.
Can a Tennessee notary travel to any county in the state?
A Tennessee notary is authorized to act in any county in Tennessee. Priority Mobile Notary Services focuses on the Chattanooga area communities listed on this page.
Can you help me choose which document I need?
No. Choosing a legal document is legal advice, and Karen is not an attorney. She can notarize, witness signatures and assist with preparation once you know what you need.
What do I need to bring to any appointment?
A current, acceptable photo ID for every signer, and documents that are complete except for signatures. Some documents also need witnesses you arrange in advance.
Book any service
Call Karen at (423) 401-8316, email prioritymobilenotaryservices@gmail.com, or use the contact and booking page. Say which service you need, how many people are signing and where you would like to meet. Same-day appointments may be available depending on the schedule.
Priority Mobile Notary Services
Karen McCormick is a Tennessee Notary Public, bonded and insured through the National Notary Association, serving Hixson, Chattanooga and the surrounding communities. This page is general information, not legal advice. Call (423) 401-8316 or email prioritymobilenotaryservices@gmail.com.
