Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about our notary, fingerprinting, apostille, screening, verification, and inspection services. If you do not see your question here, call or email us and we will walk you through it.
Loan Signing – for refinance, purchase, HELOCs, reverse mortgages
- How long does it take?
- Usually 60-90 minutes
- Do you explain loan terms?
- No — only attorneys or lenders may explain documents.
- Do you travel to homes, offices, or hospitals?
- Yes — mobile service available.
Ink Fingerprinting – FBI FD 258 cards
- How long does fingerprinting take?
- Usually 10–15 minutes.
- Do you provide extra cards?
- Upon request
- Do you travel?
- Yes — mobile fingerprinting available.
- Can you fingerprint in hospitals or facilities?
- Yes
Apostille
- What is Apostille?
- Document(s) Certified or Notarized needing state or federal level authentication to be used in a Foreign Country
- How long does an Apostille take?
- It varies depending on the type of documents, and which foreign country the documents are sent
- Do you handle shipping?
- Yes — secure domestic & international shipping available.
- Do you process documents for all countries?
- Yes — Hague and non-Hague nations.
Mobile Notary Service
- How long does a notary appointment take?
- Usually 30 minutes.
- Can you provide witness(es) if I need it?
- Yes
- Do you travel?
- Yes — mobile service throughout Eastern NC.
Oral On-Site Drug Testing
- Do you offer mobile drug testing?
- Yes - we travel to homes, offices, job sites, and facilities.
- How long does a drug test take?
- Most tests take 60 – 90 seconds(3minutes)
- How fast are results?
- Rapid tests: 5 minutes
- Do you follow chain-of-custody procedures?
- Yes — compliant with employer, DOT, and agency requirements.
- Who performs the test?
- A certified Mobile Oral Drug Screening Administrator(MODSA) using EZ Saliva I™, EZ Saliva II™, OraStick™ and OraConfirm™.
Background Check
- How long does a background check take?
- Most results return within 24–48 hours depending on the search type.
- Can individuals request personal background checks?
- Yes — confidential self-screening available.
- Do you combine background checks with drug testing or fingerprinting?
- Yes — bundled packages available.
- Are results confidential?
- Absolutely — all screenings follow strict privacy and compliance standards.
I-9s
- What is Form I-9 used for?
- Identity of a person hired for employment in the United States
- Employment authorization (proof they are legally allowed to work)
- Who needs to complete Form I-9?
- All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for every employee hired, regardless of citizenship. Independent contractors do not require an I-9.
- How long does it usually take?
- 20 minutes
Real Estate, Insurance and Bank Field Inspector Services
- What does a field inspector do?
- A field inspector conducts on-site inspections of properties, construction sites, equipment, or other assets to verify compliance with regulations, standards, or project requirements. This includes examining conditions, taking photos, documenting findings, and reporting issues.
Still have a question?
North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland — mobile and by appointment. Travel fees are quoted before your appointment. Reach out and we will confirm pricing, timing, and what to bring.