Yes, absolutely. If you or a loved one is hospitalized in Greenville, SC and needs documents notarized, a mobile notary can come directly to the hospital room. S. Clark Notary provides compassionate, professional bedside notary services at hospitals throughout Greenville County, and same-day appointments are frequently available for urgent needs.
Greenville Hospitals We Serve
Susan Clark regularly provides bedside notarizations at the following Greenville-area hospitals and medical facilities:
- Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital — The largest hospital in the Upstate, located at 701 Grove Road in Greenville. As a Level I Trauma Center, it sees patients with a wide range of conditions, many of whom have urgent document needs.
- St. Francis Downtown — Located at 1 St. Francis Drive in Greenville. Part of the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, this facility serves patients across a wide range of specialties.
- Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital — Located in Simpsonville, just minutes from our base. We can often reach Hillcrest very quickly for urgent requests.
- Pelham Medical Center — Located in Greer, serving the northern part of Greenville County.
We also serve nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and hospice settings throughout Greenville County.
What Documents Can Be Notarized at the Hospital?
The most common documents notarized at hospitals in Greenville include:
- Durable power of attorney (financial)
- Healthcare power of attorney
- Advance directives and living wills
- Medical authorization forms
- Real estate documents (deeds, closings)
- Financial affidavits and authorizations
- Insurance claim documents
- Will witnessing
What to Prepare Before the Notary Arrives
To ensure your hospital notarization goes smoothly, have the following ready:
- Valid photo ID — The signer needs a current, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID card).
- The document — Have the document prepared and ready for signing. The notary cannot draft legal documents for you.
- Witnesses (if required) — Some documents, like a durable power of attorney in SC, require two witnesses in addition to the notary.
- Nursing staff notification — Let the nursing staff know a notary will be visiting so they can help arrange an appropriate time.
Important: The Signer Must Be Alert and Willing
Under South Carolina notary law, the person signing the document must be conscious, willing, and aware of the nature of the document they are signing. Susan Clark will assess the signer's awareness at the beginning of each hospital appointment. If the signer is heavily sedated, unconscious, or unable to communicate understanding of the document, the notarization cannot proceed. This is both a legal requirement and an ethical obligation that protects the signer.
How to Schedule a Hospital Notary
Call (404) 295-3000 or email susan@sclarknotary.com to schedule. Let us know which hospital, the patient's room number (if known), the type of document, and when you need the appointment. For urgent situations, call as early in the day as possible — same-day appointments are frequently available.