Came here to get a document notarized and 10/10 highly recommend! Was able to get an appointment the same day as I called. The whole process probably took 10 minutes. Emi was extremely friendly and informative. read more

Defunct. Does not pick up phone. Tried calling and left messages over several weeks. Silence.

From my past decade on Bay Farm, both my mom and I have went to Emi for our live scan needs! She is very responsive to phone calls, and can often do same day scanning. Walk-ins are also welcome, but it depends on your luck if she has appointments during that timeframe, as they are prioritized. I called on a Wednesday afternoon for a fingerprint, and I was offered to do same day but decided to do the following day. COVID measures were followed for safety even though mask mandates have been repealed, which I liked. Hand sanitizer was offered twice, with alcohol in between fingerprints for minimal germ contact. It took me a total of 10 minutes for both my hands and payment. Overall, very fast and efficient service without any "formal" hassle. You walk in, quick fingerprint, and walk out. There is plenty of parking on the street, and Emi is very friendly :). This is the place to go for fingerprints! read more

Called beforehand and Emi greeted me and asked what I needed. My schedule was pretty flexible, but she said she could meet me today, which was great. I drove over, and we notarized my forms outdoors. I very much appreciated how friendly Emi was and how cautious and professional she was during these covid times. Definitely recommend Island Notary. Thanks again, Emi! read more

Good and fast service in a very chill environment. Price for a notary was acceptable, no complaints here.

Called at 8:30, appointment at 9, done by 9:15. Super nice, fast, friendly, efficient. Nice COVID safe setup in her backyard. So, nice, was thinking I'd take more documents over just to sit in her backyard and chill. Maybe get a little fire going...but I digress. My new go-to for notary and fingerprint services!! read more

Had a last minute live scan, and I called Island Notary. I was able to get an appointment immediately in the evening that worked for my time. I had to wait at other places, and the next opening wasn't until 3-5 days. Great service and very quick. Thank you. read more

Fantastic experience! I called Emi the day before and set an appointment to have some documents notarized. She was very helpful on the phone with scheduling and determining exactly what our needs would be. I was appreciative of how covid conscious she was with every aspect of the interaction. I felt she went above and beyond to be accommodating and make sure we were comfortable. Our paperwork was handled perfectly, we had a great chat and left impressed with how genuinely enjoyable a notary appointment had been. Grateful to have someone so professional, friendly and detail oriented so close by. Will definitely utilize her services for any notary or Livescan work we need in the future. read more

I rarely give reviews on yelp but I was so impressed by this business. Integrity is such an important quality and Island Notary & Live Scan demonstrated it to me today. I was so blessed to have found this business that was open and eager to help me with my live scan request at such a short notice. On a Sunday even. They treated me with respect, thoughtfulness and integrity. I highly recommend supporting local business and I am glad to have found them. read more

Pleasant experience. When I called her, I didn't realize that you needed to set up an appointment to see her. But she said she was willing to take me in as long as I came a few minutes before 1p. I was a in rush because the UPS live scan was closed and there were limited places that were open that were willing to do a live scan and my job needed it asap to get me started right away (But I wouldn't suggest flooding her with non-appointment visits). She was so nice to take me in despite the fact it overlapped her lunch hour a bit. At first, I was confused when I arrived at the address. It was at a house and I was not sure if I had gone to the right place. Don't worry, it IS the house so the address on Yelp is correct. She had me walk on the garden path around the side of the house. She does request that you: wash your hands 30 seconds before coming, wear a mask, and have your paperwork filled out beforehand due to risk of COVID19. She also only takes payment through apps to minimize contact like through Venmo and Cashapp. She talks you through the steps with simple instructions and clearly knows what she is doing. You are in good hands if you choose her. Whole process was about 13 minutes long (and that was because it was no fault of her own; we had to redo some of my fingers because they were reaaaally dry). Highly recommend. read more

We wanted to do our will before we went on our international trip and wanted to ensure if anything catastrophic happened, that we would have the piper will, directives in place for our adult children. Emi was sooooo helpful. She was able to meet us the very next day after work and helped us notarize each document. She is a true professional and cares. I highly recommend her to others for her notary services! read more

easy to book, easy to work with. highly recommended

Emi was super helpful and professional when I went to get my LiveScan fingerprinting. She was very knowledgeable with the entire process and suggested a regimen in preparation for the fingerprint process so that they would come out more clearly. Scheduling was also relatively easy--through a simple text with quick responses. When my fingers were dry from my work and I was concerned about the prints not coming out, I was able to cancel and then reschedule for an early morning weekend a few days later. She was very accommodating and I really appreciated how painless she made that process. Emi was very attentive and did not rush through the process, taking multiple attempts to get the best prints. I highly recommend coming here for LiveScan fingerprinting! Bonus points: Emi accepts payment through Venmo! read more

This is where everyone needs to go to get fast service. I came in today for a livescan. And I got a call my fingerprints came back this afternoon. So I can go to work tomorrow. Great fast service! read more

Don't be fooled when your GPS lands you at Emi's house. You'll pretty quickly notice among all of her knick knacks and chachka's a sign that confirms that you are indeed at Island Notary and Live Scan. You'll then peruse her 5 million succulents and go up to the front door (which may or may not be open). Emi herself will come out and sweetly direct you to the sliding doors out back. Once she lets you in she'll chat you up (no small talk, Emi genuinely seems to care about her clients), and then before you know it, you're done! She charges a very reasonable amount (I believe my Live Scan was $27) especially considering this will be the quickest, most pleasant Live Scan experience you've ever had. I didn't have an appointmentl however I did call ahead of time (she texted me back within seconds and within an hour it was all done!). Emi has mastered her craft and if you're in Oakland/Alameda there's no where else you should go. read more

Emi is without a doubt the best person to go to for your Notary/Live Scan needs! She helped me through the live scan process on two separate occasions, and notarized translated documents for my wedding in South America. 100% would not be able to get married without her assistance! She's super friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive every time I've needed help. Highly recommend Island Notary & Live Scan -- Won't go to anyone else! read more

Emi is the best, extremely professional but also warm and neighborly. Emi helped us by notarizing trust documents, and she made everyone in my family comfortable and well informed under potentially stressful circumstances. Recommend 100%. read more

I needed a notary and fingerprints done in the evening. I raced around the east bay and finally arrived at an open UPS that offered one service but not the other. Finally, I called here and learned she could do both if I arrived in 20 minutes. She was super nice, organized, professional and even made an extra copy for me which she normally does not do! Strongly recommend. read more

Emi is awesome! I needed notary services done last minute. Ups would have their person call me back within 24 hours. Searched on yelp, called and left a message. Was in the middle of texting her and she called me back. Able to see her same day. In and out 15 minutes. Reasonable prices. Few days later, husband needed live scan fingerprinting. She responded quickly to my text and offered same day appointment, which we couldn't make, and had next day appointment, which we could. Again, fast in and out. Definitely recommend Emi for any notary or fingerprinting services! read more

I came to get my fingerprints done and with short notice she was able to see me. The process was quick and easy, she even printed my live scan form for me. I highly recommend this business. I will come back if needed. She also takes Venmo (as well as others forms of payment) which is convenient. Thank you again! read more

Island notary did a great job for us when I had a quick turnaround on some beneficiary paperwork for my new health insurance. Response time was super fast and we were able to get it done within an hour after calling. In addition Covid safety protocols were all in place. read more

Every time I've needed something notarized, I've come here and have been happy with service overall. I sent a message in the morning and was able to get an appointment a couple hours later. Emi makes the process very straightforward and welcoming. A great local Alameda business! read more

I am so glad to have come across Island Notary. From my very first outreach, Emi was super responsive and helpful. She was always available and prompt in her communication, and through any channel, be it email, text or phone call. She went out of her way several times to offer me reminders and tips to make my international legal document signing process smooth and avoid any hiccups. This level of professionalism, commitment, and communication was so beneficial to my peace of mind, especially in having to deal with the type of "serious business" that requires notarization, and with COVID in the background. On that note, Emi also has a very safe and pleasant backyard office set up for fingerprinting and signing, with social distancing, sanitization, etc. all in place. I highly recommend her services. read more

Emi was very friendly, professional, and accommodating. She was able to fit us into her schedule with a same day notary appointment. It was really nice to find a notary that offers their services in an outdoor space, since we are living in COVID-19 times. Emi was efficient but thorough, which I have such an appreciation for both these qualities. She accepted Venmo payment which made the process even more easy than it already was. Thanks Emi for your notary services. I will definitely call you up if we are in need of your services again and will recommend to local friends. read more

Island Notary is the best. I've recently had to get a ton of paperwork notarized on several different occasions. My family has been very Covid conscious, so the thought of having meet with a person to get this done made me very nervous. Emi's setup in her backyard is perfect. I felt very comfortable, and coming for a borderline germaphobe, that's saying a lot. She was also always able to get an appointment with her quickly and is a lovely person to boot. read more

After all the good reviews about this place I decided to call but nobody ever answer. I took my business somewhere else. A few days ago I decided to call again and "Emi" answered the phone, she was very rude and less than accommodating. Overall not a great personal consumer experience. I spoke to other friends who did business with her and they told me that she requests clients to give her YELP reviews and also Facebook reviews for her page, so unprofessional!! read more

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I highly recommend Island Notary. Emi is absolutely wonderful - she responds quickly, is accommodating, very professional and efficient. She is mindful of health and safety regulations and extremely considerate when coming to your home to notarize documents. My company will definitely contact her again when needed. read more

OUTSTANDING SERVICE! I was in need of Realestate documents notary at short notice. Emma responded quickly and went to work within an hour. She was thorough, efficient, and competent. Overall, an excellent service. read more

Emi at Island Notary is so lovely and professional! She made a difficult situation so much easier for us she really cares about her clients and community and treats you more like family than a customer. Thank you Emi! We will be customers for life! read more

Getting fingerprint scans does not happen very often, and when it does, it is in some government office or some obscure UPS store. Emi's place is different. It's convenient and in a pleasant neighborhood in Alameda, right off High St. And she is super friendly! read more

This was my first time going to a Notary. Emi was super accommodating with scheduling me in for an appointment as I needed a time sensitive document notarized ASAP. She helped me go through everything and even helped scan my documents for me which I didn't get to do prior to meeting with her. She is super considerate! I will be going back in a couple months for my Live Scan. Thanks Emi! read more

Emi is so nice! Texted her at 9pm for an appt and got in the following day 8am. The transaction was fast and smooth. Thank you Emi for accomodating me in such short notice. Will definitely be back. read more

It's really easy to schedule with Emi. She's very thorough, polite, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her service. In terms of my description, less is more because she's everything you'd want in a Notary and Live Scan service. Thanks, Emi! read more

Island Notary is a first-class organization. I appreciated working with Emi, who was patient with me as we did the fingerprinting required by the California State Bar. Emi is very professional, and I appreciated working with her. Next up -- using her notary services! read more

She was very nice and safe. I appreciate all the precautions she used to ensure everyone's safety. Awesome prices and so easy! Thanks for everything!! read more

Absolutely wonderful. I rarely write reviews but I felt like I had to share this with everyone else. Emi was very quick, attentive, friendly and COVID safe-- all greatly appreciated. I will undoubtedly return for any live scan or notary services!!! read more

I love that Emi is so easy to schedule with and has very flexible hours. There were times that I had to come very early or very late and she is always able to make it work. She is very good at her job and I highly recommend her. read more

I had an extremely positive experience today with Island Notary & Live Scan. I went for live scan fingerprinting for a new job. It was very quick and easy to get the service set up. Text Emi ahead of time and you will make it easier for yourself as she lets you know what to bring. The service was professional and thoughtful. Emi practices the best of standards in the COVID-19 era and made me feel very safe. She is clearly very experienced and will make sure you are getting what you need taken care of. I really appreciated her kindness as well and the conversation while getting fingerprinted. I will recommend to anyone and if I ever need these services again, I'll be supporting Island Notary & Live Scan. Support local! read more

I rarely need notary services, and I rarely write Yelp reviews. However, Island Notary & Live Scan deserves my 5-star review. Emi, the notary, is super-friendly, professional, and accommodating. During these pandemic days, you can never be too careful. Emi offers both outside (in her lovely backyard patio) and inside meetings. We opted for inside, as Emi disinfects and cleans between each customer visit, and keeps the windows and door ajar as to maximize air circulation. Emi is very knowledgable, is a pleasure to work with, and I'd definitely see her again. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs notary or live scan services. I needed some real estate docs notarized. We need more people like Emi, not only for the valuable services she provides to Alameda and neighboring East Bay communities, but because she spreads sunshine when needed most. Keep up the outstanding work Emi!! read more

I am very glad I visited Emi for her services. She had a full day, but accommodated me by scheduling me the next day very early. She was thorough and kind. read more