As mobile notaries, we serve the public and that can mean any signer when and where they need it.  For me, that often times means medical facilities, as well as hospice and those who are homebound.  These signers have something in common.  They have been compromised physically and or mentally in some way that requires medical interventions or assistance with daily living activities.  They are not the same as my typical loan or estate plan signings.  I already know there could be concerns about their ability to communicate, sign, or be identified per state requirements.  So it is imperative we are proactive when we receive the request to investigate more about the signers qualifications for notarization.  Screening the requestor by asking about the requirements that could stop a notarization will allow you to identify if this is really a customer for you without an unnecessary trip.  Keep in mind, the person requesting the service is many times not your signer and may not know, or is af...