Does USPS Offer Notary Services?
The short answer: not as a standard counter service. We found no USPS page that lists notarization among its post office services. There are 7 convenient alternatives, several of them free.
We found no USPS page that lists notarization among the services a post office offers. A local post office, or a business that hosts one, may still have a notary on site, so call before you go. The confusion likely comes from PS Form 1583, the form for receiving mail through a private mailbox business, which can be signed before a notary public.
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What USPS Does Offer (Not a Notary)
PS Form 1583 is the authorization form for receiving mail through a commercial mail receiving agency (a private mailbox business). The form says the applicant must sign or confirm the signature in front of the agent or the agent's authorized employee, or acknowledge the signature before a notary public. So the witness is the mailbox business, not a post office clerk, and a notary is one of the ways to complete the form.
If a document or institution is asking for "notarization," USPS cannot fulfill that requirement. You need a commissioned notary public — which USPS employees are not.
7 Alternatives to USPS for Notary Services
All of the following can notarize legal documents. Several are free.
Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, and virtually every credit union offer free notary service to account holders. Call your branch first to confirm a notary is available and whether you need an appointment. Most branches accommodate walk-ins during business hours.
With more than 3,900 locations offering online booking, UPS Store is a widely available paid notary option. The fee per signature is set by your state, and each store sets its own services and hours, so check your store's page first.
Learn moreServices like Proof let you get any document notarized via video call in under 15 minutes — no driving, no waiting rooms, available 24/7. Extra signers and extra seals cost more. Available in many states.
Many public library systems have a commissioned notary on staff who offers free or very low-cost service to community members. Hours are usually limited to 1–2 days per week. Check your library's website for notary service days.
AAA offers free notary services at member center locations for AAA members. Particularly useful for vehicle title transfers, bill of sale, and personal legal documents.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Centers offer notary services at many (though not all) locations. Availability varies more widely than UPS Store — call ahead. Fees are comparable to UPS.
A mobile notary travels to your location. The fee is the state notary cap plus a travel fee of $25–$75. Best for real estate closings, hospital patients, or when multiple signers need to be together.
Learn moreNotarize Any Document Online — No Post Office Needed
Proof connects you with a commissioned notary via secure video call. from $25 per session, available 24/7, available in many states. Done in under 15 minutes.
Mobile notaries charge $40–$75 with travel fees. Online: about $25, done in 15 minutes.
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