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Staples notary page describes online notarization, not an in-store notary. Through Proof’s Notarize network, you upload a document, verify your ID, and meet a notary on video, any time of day. Older sites say Staples stores have no notary, so call your store if you want in-person service.
Does Staples have a notary?
Staples offers notary services online, through a partnership, rather than describing a notary at the store counter. Its Online Notary Services page says the service is powered by Proof’s Notarize network. Nothing on that page says a Staples store has a notary on staff, so confirm with your store before you go.
| Source | What it says |
| Staples Notarize Documents Online page | Online notarization powered by Proof’s Notarize network; upload, verify ID, connect with a notary by video; available 24/7; notarize in under 10 minutes (Staples’ claim) |
| Older how-to sites (2022 to 2023) | Say Staples does not have a notary on hand; these are dated |
| Consumer article (AOL) | Says Staples works with Notarize so you can notarize online or in person using kiosks at some stores; not confirmed on Staples’ page |
The details come from Staples’ Notarize Documents Online page. A consumer article says Staples works with Notarize so you can notarize online or, at some stores, at a kiosk (AOL), while older pages say Staples has no notary (The Daily View). Because these conflicts and the Staples page does not mention kiosks or in-store notaries, treat in-store availability as unconfirmed.
How do online notary services through Staples work?
Staples’ page describes four steps: upload or scan your document, verify your identity with a government-issued photo ID and a few questions, connect with a notary on a secure video call, and download the notarized document. The notary signs and seals electronically. This is remote online notarization.
1. Upload or scan your document from a phone, tablet, or computer.
2. Take a photo of a government-issued ID and answer identity questions.
3. Connect with a notary on a secure video call and sign electronically; the notary applies an electronic seal and signature.
4. Download the notarized document and share it.
Staples says the process lets you notarize from anywhere at any time and that the platform verifies identity and complies with state and federal notarization requirements (Staples). Whether a particular recipient accepts an online notarization is a separate question, and rules differ by state. The National Notary Association’s model act treats audio-video appearance as an optional provision each state decides whether to adopt (Model Electronic Notarization Act, Section 2-5), so check acceptance first.
How much does a Staples notary cost?
Staples’ page lists a question about cost but the answer is not visible in the page text, so check the page for the current price. Notarize, the provider, publishes its own pricing. As published in September 2026, its first seal is $25, with extra seals, signers, and witnesses priced higher than BlueNotary’s published rates.
| Item | Notarize (Proof) | BlueNotary | Source |
| First seal | $25 | $25 | Published pricing pages |
| Additional seal | $15 | $8 | Published pricing pages |
| Additional signer | $10 | $5 | Published pricing pages |
| Witness provided by platform | $15 | $10 | Published pricing pages |
Notarize’s figures come from its Proof help center (updated September 15, 2026), and whether Staples customers pay the same is not stated on Staples’ page, so confirm at checkout. BlueNotary’s rates are on its fee schedule (checked October 2026). A two-signer document with one seal would be $35 on Notarize’s published rates and $30 on BlueNotary’s (hypothetical totals).
What documents can you notarize online through Staples?
Staples’ page lists real estate documents, legal documents such as powers of attorney and affidavits, business contracts, and personal documents including wills and trusts. State law still decides what can be notarized remotely, and the receiving party decides what it accepts, so a listed document type is not a guarantee for your situation.
Some states exclude certain documents from electronic notarization. New Jersey’s rule, for example, excludes wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts (N.J.A.C. 17:50-1.16), which sits uneasily with a general list that includes wills and trusts. Estate documents have strict witness and execution rules, so use an attorney for them. Staples’ page also asks whether you can notarize a document for use outside the United States, so read that answer before you start.
• Often a fit: contracts, affidavits, powers of attorney, and consent forms.
• Check first: real estate closing documents and court filings.
• Ask an attorney: wills, trusts, and documents for use abroad.
What should you ask your Staples store before you visit?
Because Staples’ page points to an online service, ask your store whether it offers any in-person notary help before you drive over. Ask whether a notary or kiosk is available, what it costs, and whether you can use the store’s printers and scanners to prepare your document. Printing and scanning at a store can still help you prepare an online notarization.
• Does this store have a notary, or only the online service?
• If there is a kiosk, who runs it, and what does it cost?
• Can I print or scan my document here before I notarize online?
What should you check before using any online notary service?
Before you pay, check the points that decide whether the notarization will work for you. Start with the recipient, because a notarization that the recipient rejects is wasted money. Then compare what the price covers and what the provider says about security and records.
• Ask the recipient whether it accepts online notarization, and whether it wants a specific provider.
• Check that your document type is allowed in your state and by the provider.
• Have an unexpired government-issued photo ID, a camera, a microphone, and a stable connection.
• Compare the full price, including extra seals, signers, and witnesses.
• Download and keep the sealed file and any session record the provider offers.
What other options do you have for a notary near Staples?
If you want an in-person notary, or a different online provider, you have several choices. Banks publish their own policies, shipping stores offer notary services at participating locations, mobile notaries travel to you, and other online notary services compete on price and features.
| Option | Notes |
| Bank or credit union | TD Bank says it offers free notary services to customers; Wells Fargo lets you schedule notary visits online or in its app; Chase and Bank of America describe complimentary service for customers in some cases; check your branch |
| The UPS Store | Notary service at participating locations; prices and hours vary by store |
| FedEx Office | No in-store notary; online notarization through Notarize on your own device, per its services page |
| Mobile notary | Comes to you; ask for an itemized quote because travel is extra |
| Other online notary services | Compare price, extras, acceptance, and document limits |
These details come from TD Bank, Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, The UPS Store, and FedEx Office.
How does BlueNotary compare as an online notary service?
BlueNotary is another remote online notary. You upload an unsigned PDF, verify your identity, meet a notary on video, sign while the notary watches, and download the sealed file. Compare it with Staples’ Notarize option on price for extras, document limits, and whether your recipient accepts online notarization.
The steps follow BlueNotary’s signer instructions, last updated July 14, 2026. Its identity guide lists a driver’s license, REAL ID or state ID, passport card, passport book, and permanent resident card as accepted options, with KBA or a biometric scan. BlueNotary’s help center says it can accept most documents, excluding those submitted to a foreign embassy, codicils and testamentary trusts, and Form I-9, and that acceptance is up to the receiving party (documents page).
One notarization with one stamp is $25, each additional stamp is $8, and each additional signer is $5, with a witness free if you bring one and $10 if BlueNotary provides one. If you only need a signature and no notary, BlueNotary’s eSign may be enough. See the guide to how online notarization works, the pricing page, and the remote online notarization page. A bank may notarize free for customers, so an in-person visit can still be the cheaper choice for one simple signature.
Want another online option? Notarize Online with BlueNotary after you confirm the receiving party accepts it.
FAQs
1. Does Staples have a notary in the store?
Staples’ notary page describes online notarization through Notarize, not an in-store notary. One consumer article mentions kiosks at some stores. Call your store to confirm before you go.
2. Who provides Staples’ online notary service?
Staples says its online notary service is powered by Proof’s Notarize network.
3. Is Staples’ online notary available 24/7?
Staples says online notarization is available 24/7, so you can notarize without business hours constraints.
4. How much does Staples notarization cost?
Staples’ page does not show a price in its page text. Notarize’s published pricing lists $25 for the first seal. Confirm the current price at checkout.
5. Can I get a will notarized online through Staples?
Staples’ page lists wills and trusts among document types, but state rules differ and some states exclude wills from electronic notarization. Use an attorney for estate documents.
6. Will the other party accept an online notarization?
Often, but not always. Courts, lenders, agencies, and some recipients set their own rules, so confirm before you book.
