5 Best Notary Public Services in New York (2026)

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By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A document that needs notarizing rarely waits for business hours, especially in New York where deadlines for closings, visas, and international paperwork land at the worst possible moment. The notary public services on this page have logged nearly 950 Google reviews between them, and ratings run from 4.8 up to a perfect 5.0, so the real question is which kind you need: a walk-in counter, a mobile notary, or an apostille specialist.

Short answer: The UPS Store on Hester Street carries the most reviews of any notary on this page, 4.9 stars across 319 reviews, and offers walk-in notary alongside its shipping and printing services. For documents headed abroad, ApostilleInt.com specializes in apostille and embassy legalization at 4.9 stars across 292 reviews. If you need someone to come to you, Joe's Mobile Notary holds a perfect 5.0 across 197 reviews.

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New York Notary Options, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The UPS Store	4.9 ★	319	Walk-in / Lower East Side	View ›
2	ApostilleInt.com (Manhattan)	4.9 ★	292	Apostille & international documents	View ›
3	Joe's Mobile Notary & Apostille	5.0 ★	197	Mobile notary	View ›
4	Brownstone NYC Notary Services: Mobile & Online Notary • Apostille • Certified Translation • Fingerprinting	5.0 ★	67	Remote & multi-service notary	View ›
5	Apostille.net LLC	4.8 ★	72	Apostille specialist / Wall St	View ›

5 Best Notary Public Services in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The UPS Store

4.9319 Google reviews

The UPS Store at 124 Hester Street offers notary services as one of several counter services, alongside shipping, printing, mailbox rental, and shredding. It is open seven days a week with notary hours matching the store's regular schedule. Reviewers describe the location as a reliable, repeat-visit stop for a range of small business and personal errands, not just notarizations.

What people praise

Open seven days a week, including weekend hours
Staff repeatedly praised by name for patience and knowledge of store policies
One-stop location if you also need shipping or printing done the same visit
Consistently high star ratings across a large volume of reviews

Worth knowing

Notary is one of many services offered here, not a dedicated specialty
Can get busy given how many services the store handles at once

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume319 · 95th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed option on this page and a genuinely convenient walk-in choice if you also need to ship or print something the same day.

Website +1646-504-0303 Directions

124 Hester St, New York, NY 10002

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ApostilleInt.com (Manhattan)

4.9292 Google reviews

ApostilleInt.com, based on Wall Street in Manhattan, specializes in apostille processing and embassy legalization for documents that need to be recognized outside the United States, alongside translation services. The firm handles the process for clients located both inside the US and abroad, coordinating shipping and paperwork remotely. Reviewers frequently mention using the service across multiple years for repeat document needs.

What people praise

One reviewer describes 15 years of consistent, reliable service across multiple apostille requests
Handles international shipping logistics for documents sent overseas
Responds to email queries even outside standard business hours per reviewers
Documents grouped together where possible to reduce shipping costs

Worth knowing

Limited hours, Monday to Friday only, with no weekend availability listed
A small number of reviews mention slower response during peak periods

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume292 · 85th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest specialist pick if your document needs to be recognized internationally, backed by reviewers who have used the service repeatedly over years.

Website +1212-706-0043 Directions

48 Wall St 11 floor, New York, NY 10005

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Joe's Mobile Notary & Apostille

5.0197 Google reviews

Joe's Mobile Notary & Apostille, based near Union Square, travels to clients rather than operating from a fixed counter, notarizing documents at homes, offices, or wherever the client needs. The business also offers apostille services alongside standard mobile notarization. Reviewers describe being seen on short notice, including same-day appointments.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across nearly 200 reviews
Reviewers mention response times as fast as 40 minutes for an urgent same-day request
Handles multi-document signings efficiently, per reviewer accounts
Praised for professionalism during high-stress deadline situations

Worth knowing

As a mobile service, availability depends on scheduling and location at the time
Smaller review base than The UPS Store or ApostilleInt

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume197 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick if you need someone to come to you, with a spotless rating and reviewers describing genuinely fast turnarounds under deadline pressure.

Website +1917-732-0906 Directions

5 Union Square W Unit 1251, New York, NY 10003

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Brownstone NYC Notary Services: Mobile & Online Notary • Apostille • Certified Translation • Fingerprinting

5.067 Google reviews

Brownstone NYC Notary Services offers both in-person mobile notarization and remote online notary appointments across all 62 New York counties, alongside apostille processing, certified translation, and fingerprinting. The business is NNA certified and describes itself as insured, with service available seven days a week. Reviewers mention being connected with a notary within the same hour of contacting the business.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review collected
Offers remote online notarization in addition to in-person visits
Reviewers mention same-hour availability, even on a weekend afternoon
Wide range of related services, including certified translation and fingerprinting

Worth knowing

Smallest review base of the top names on this list, so the track record is newer
As with any multi-service provider, confirm the specific service and price before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume67 · 55th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick if you want the flexibility of remote notarization or need translation and fingerprinting handled by the same provider, though its review history is the shortest here.

Website +1929-717-2604 Directions

228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Apostille.net LLC

4.872 Google reviews

Apostille.net LLC, on Wall Street, focuses on apostille and international document authentication, with translation services offered alongside. Reviewers mention using the firm for documents destined for a range of countries, including Colombia, Egypt, and China. The business is run with named staff handling client cases directly.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight fast turnaround even for emergency apostille requests
Staff, named directly in reviews, credited with attention to detail across multiple countries' requirements
Used repeatedly by some reviewers across several years for different documents
Clear communication about requirements for each destination country

Worth knowing

One detailed negative review describes a dispute over documents apostilled in the wrong state and a slow response to resolve it
Lower overall rating than the other names on this list, worth asking clarifying questions up front for out-of-state documents

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume72 · 65th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A capable apostille specialist for most requests, though the one detailed complaint about state-specific document handling is worth asking about directly if your documents originate outside New York.

Website +1212-495-9323 Directions

99 Wall St #302, New York, NY 10005

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have actually rated them, measured against the other notary services on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 built on hundreds of reviews carries more certainty than one built on a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a notary cost in New York? (2026)

New York State sets maximum fees a notary can charge for the notarial act itself, though mobile and after-hours services typically add a travel or convenience fee on top. None of the businesses on this page publish a specific price list we can cite directly, so confirm the total cost, including any travel fee, before booking.

Serving all of New York

The notaries above cover Manhattan broadly, with locations near the Lower East Side, Wall Street, and Union Square, plus mobile and remote options that reach the wider five boroughs. Searching for a notary near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can confirm same-day availability fast.

What to ask before you hire a notary

Is this a standard notarization, or do you also handle apostille and embassy legalization?
Do you offer mobile or remote online notarization if I can’t come to you?
What is the total fee, including any travel or after-hours charge?
How quickly can you turn around an apostille if my document is going overseas?
Do I need to bring a witness, and can you help arrange one if not?
What forms of ID do you require to notarize my document?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these notaries?

We started from every notary public in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What is the difference between a notary and an apostille service?

A notary verifies your identity and witnesses a signature. An apostille is a separate certification that makes a US document valid in another country, and it usually requires the document to be notarized first. Several businesses here, including ApostilleInt.com and Apostille.net, specialize in the apostille step specifically.

Can a notary come to my home or office in New York?

Yes. Joe’s Mobile Notary and Brownstone NYC Notary Services both operate as mobile services that travel to the client, and Brownstone also offers remote online notarization.

How fast can I get a document notarized in an emergency?

Reviewers describe response times as fast as 40 minutes for mobile notaries on short notice, and some businesses offer same-day or same-hour service. Call ahead to confirm current availability.

The bottom line

For a straightforward walk-in notarization, The UPS Store is the safe, high-volume default. If your document is headed overseas, ApostilleInt.com’s long track record with international paperwork makes it the stronger call, and Joe’s Mobile Notary is the one to try if you need someone to come to you fast.

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