The gentleman was helpful and kind. Knowing that I was looking for work, he printed my resume on nice paper at no charge! Put a smile on my face.

First off, I must state that I was a notary public for many years, so I understand how it all works.



My wife and I just went to Copy and Ship HQ to get the second part of a document notarized (in triplicate). We had the first part notarized a month ago at another copy shop in Keller - it had the same number of signatures needed, notarization spots, etc. The first shop charged us $18. When we went to Copy and Ship HQ, their sign said that the first signature was $6, and subsequent ones were $1. Since the notary had to sign twice on each of the three copies, the cost should have been $21.



When get got done, the notary (who is also the owner) charged us $48. He claimed that every signature anyone made on the document counted as a chargeable piece. He ended up charging us for my signature, my wife's signature, the places he signed, and the stamps. Even so, it didn't work out to $48. When we pointed it out, his only response was "It's still cheaper than a lawyer." I told him that the other copy shop had charged us $18 for the service. He just shrugged.



A friend of mine had complained about the place before, saying that they nickel-and-dimed her when she sent a package. That's why I made sure to check the prices for notarization ahead of time. I should have listened to her, and taken it as a red flag when the notary and his staff continued chit-chatting when we first approached the counter, making us wait while they finished their conversation.



Copy shops are a dime a dozen. I could have spent 25 cents more in gas and gone to the first one we visited and saved $30.