Hospital

Lake
Mead

Mobile Notary

UMC Hospital

89102, 89104, 89106

UMC Hospital

Main Phone: (702) 383-2000 | Emergency Department: (702) 383-2211

1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

When you or a loved one needs mobile notary services at University Medical Center (UMC Hospital), Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides professional, compassionate bedside notarization for hospital patients, families, and medical staff in downtown Las Vegas. We understand that hospitalization—whether for Level I trauma care, burn treatment, organ transplantation, emergency care, cardiac surgery, pediatric trauma, or critical care—creates unexpected legal and financial needs that require immediate professional attention at Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center and public teaching hospital.

Our experienced notaries coordinate closely with UMC physicians, nursing staff, Children's Hospital of Nevada team, trauma specialists, and social workers at this Clark County government-owned teaching hospital to come directly to private patient rooms, Children's Hospital of Nevada, family consultation areas, trauma intensive care units, the emergency department, Lions Burn Care Center, or designated meeting spaces to notarize healthcare power of attorney documents, financial power of attorney forms, living wills and advance directives, estate planning documents, and time-sensitive legal forms during your hospital stay.

We accommodate trauma protocols, burn treatment schedules, organ transplant procedures, emergency department protocols, pediatric trauma care, surgical recovery periods, therapy sessions, visiting hours, and critical care protocols, providing patient-centered notarization services that prioritize comfort, dignity, and legal compliance at downtown Las Vegas's premier public hospital serving the community since 1931.

Whether you're completing urgent estate planning during trauma care, signing medical directives during burn treatment, finalizing power of attorney during transplant recovery, handling guardianship forms during pediatric trauma, or managing family legal affairs during critical care, we provide flexible, 24/7 mobile notary services throughout downtown Las Vegas ZIP codes 89102, 89104, and 89106, serving University Medical Center and the greater Medical District, Arts District, and Downtown communities with professional, ethical, and compassionate care.

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC Hospital) is Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center and Southern Nevada's premier public, non-profit teaching hospital located at 1800 West Charleston Boulevard in downtown Las Vegas. Founded in 1931 and owned and operated by the Clark County Commission, UMC is affiliated with the UNLV School of Medicine (since 2017, formerly University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine). With 564 beds, UMC was ranked as the 18th largest public hospital in the United States as of 2010.

University Medical Center serves a 10,000-square-mile service area including Southern Nevada and portions of California, Arizona, and Utah. The hospital provides exclusive, highest-level care as Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons, Nevada's ONLY Verified Burn Center (Lions Burn Care Center, operating since 1968), Nevada's ONLY Transplant Center with top-ranked kidney transplant program in the United States, and Southern Nevada's ONLY Designated Pediatric Trauma Center.

🏥 Exclusive Healthcare Services

University Medical Center provides comprehensive medical services including Level I Trauma Center Nevada's ONLY, verified by American College of Surgeons, providing 24-hour care with three dedicated operating rooms, 11 resuscitation beds, fully staffed Trauma Intensive Care Unit with 18 beds, and treating more than 12,000 trauma patients annually across a 10,000-square-mile service area, Lions Burn Care Center Nevada's ONLY Verified Burn Center by American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, serving the community since 1968 with nearly 100 clinical team members, 10,000-square-mile coverage, offering Advanced Burn Life Support, outpatient burn clinic, and comprehensive wound care, Children's Hospital of Nevada with pediatric emergency department and Southern Nevada's ONLY Designated Pediatric Trauma Center providing specialized pediatric care, UMC Center for Transplantation Nevada's ONLY transplant center with top-ranked kidney transplant program in the United States, 24/7 Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department, Orthopedic and Spine Institute, UMC Wellness Center Nevada's largest HIV clinic, Physical Therapy and Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Function Lab, Infusion Clinic, UMC Online Care, UMC Healthy Living Institute, UMC Quick Cares multiple locations throughout Las Vegas Valley, and UMC Primary Care serving the community.

🏆 Legacy of Public Service

Since 1931, University Medical Center has served as Southern Nevada's public safety net hospital, providing care regardless of ability to pay. As a non-profit government hospital owned and operated by the Clark County Commission, UMC fulfills a unique mission to serve all community members. The hospital's teaching hospital affiliation with UNLV School of Medicine ensures access to cutting-edge medical education and research, while its Level I Trauma Center designation makes it the ONLY free-standing trauma center west of the Mississippi River. UMC's Lions Burn Care Center, supported by the Lions Clubs of Clark County for over 50 years, has cared for tens of thousands of burn patients, operating as a non-profit community service focused on saving lives, not generating profit. The hospital's commitment to world-class care is evidenced by treating more than 12,000 trauma patients and thousands of burn care patients annually, maintaining 24-hour staffing by expertly trained medical professionals dedicated to lifesaving care.

The hospital features patient-focused amenities including 564 patient beds, dedicated trauma operating rooms, helipad capabilities for emergency transport, Children's Hospital of Nevada with pediatric-friendly environment, Lions Burn Care Center with specialized burn care facilities, comprehensive ICUs including Trauma ICU, and 24/7 emergency services. University Medical Center employs board-certified physicians, trauma surgeons, burn care specialists, transplant surgeons, pediatric trauma specialists, emergency medicine providers, experienced nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams committed to delivering Nevada's highest level of care as a public, non-profit teaching hospital affiliated with UNLV School of Medicine.

With convenient access from Charleston Boulevard, Martin Luther King Boulevard, I-15, and US-95, University Medical Center serves Downtown Las Vegas, Medical District, Arts District, and all of Southern Nevada throughout ZIP codes 89102, 89104, and 89106, delivering Nevada's highest level of care as the state's only Level I Trauma Center, only Verified Burn Center, and only Transplant Center, providing the communities of Southern Nevada and surrounding states with lifesaving, world-class medical care from a dedicated team committed to public health and medical education since 1931.

Mobile Notary Services at University Medical Center (UMC Hospital)

Compassionate bedside notarization at Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center

🔄 How It Works

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Family members or staff can call to schedule during your hospital stay
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We come directly to your patient room or Children's Hospital of Nevada
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We verify identity and awareness per Nevada law
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Complete notarization at bedside with care and patience
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Flexible scheduling around medical care and visiting hours
Service Eligibility & Ethics

Lake Mead Mobile Notary is committed to ethical notarization practices that protect both you and the legal validity of your documents.

✓ We Serve Patients Who Are:

  • Cognitively aware and understand the documents being signed
  • Able to provide informed consent without coercion
  • Physically able to sign or direct signature (mark or thumbprint acceptable)
  • Acting willingly and of their own free will

✗ We Do NOT Provide Services To:

  • Patients with cognitive impairment or altered mental status
  • Individuals who cannot demonstrate awareness of the transaction
  • Anyone who appears to be under duress or undue influence
  • Persons who cannot communicate their intent
⚖️ Nevada Notary Law Requires: Every notarization includes a careful assessment to verify the signer is aware, willing, and understands what they're signing. This isn't optional—it's the law, and it protects everyone involved.

If we have ANY concern about a patient's capacity or willingness, we are legally and ethically obligated to decline the notarization.

⭐ Why Choose Lake Mead Mobile Notary

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Experienced with hospital notarizations
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Patient and compassionate approach
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Coordinate with medical staff
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Professional and discreet

Ready to Schedule Your Mobile Notary?

Professional notarization at your bedside, on your schedule

📍 Serving ZIP Codes: 89102, 89104, 89106

Zip Codes Covered

89102, 89104, 89106

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Can a family member or friend pick up my repossessed car if I'm hospitalized or deployed?

Yes, but only with a notarized Nevada DMV VP-136 Power of Attorney specifically authorizing vehicle transactions. Tow yards and repo companies will not release vehicles to non-owners without proper legal authorization, regardless of family relationship or emergency circumstances.

Common situations requiring notarized vehicle POA include:

  • Military deployment: Active duty personnel stationed overseas or out of state
  • Hospitalization: Medical emergencies preventing personal appearance (ICU, surgery recovery, extended care)
  • Out-of-state residence: Vehicle repossessed while you're traveling or living elsewhere temporarily
  • Incarceration: Jail or prison situations where personal retrieval is impossible
  • Disability: Physical or cognitive conditions preventing tow yard visits

📋 VP-136 Requirements for Tow Yard Acceptance:

  • Must be notarized by a Nevada notary with wet-ink signature and physical seal
  • Must specifically authorize the named person to retrieve, drive, and sign release documents for the vehicle
  • Must include complete vehicle description (year, make, model, VIN)
  • Original notarized document required (photocopies typically rejected)
  • Your agent must present their own valid government-issued ID matching the POA

⚠️ Hospital Notarization for Emergency Situations: If you're hospitalized in Sunrise Hospital, UMC, or other Clark County medical facilities, Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides bedside notarization service. We coordinate with hospital staff to notarize VP-136 forms while you're receiving treatment, preventing storage fees from accumulating during your recovery.

💰 Cost-Benefit Reality: Mobile notary service for VP-136 costs $45-60. Tow yard storage is $35-50 per day. If hospitalization or deployment prevents you from personally retrieving your vehicle for 7-10 days, you'll accrue $245-500 in storage fees. Notarizing a POA immediately and having someone retrieve the vehicle same-day saves hundreds of dollars.

🏥 Special Case - Incarcerated Owners: If you're incarcerated and your vehicle was repossessed or impounded, Nevada jails and detention facilities allow notary visits by appointment. We provide incarcerated owner vehicle release notarization at Clark County Detention Center and other facilities, enabling family members to retrieve vehicles using properly executed POA documents.

Related Questions

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Can you get a mobile notary on weekends in Las Vegas?

Yes, Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides weekend mobile notary service throughout Las Vegas Valley. We're available Saturday and Sunday for real estate closings, estate planning documents, business contracts, and emergency notarization needs. Weekend service rates start at $95 and include travel to your Las Vegas location. Popular weekend services include home purchase closings, refinancing documents, family estate planning, and business partnership agreements. Call (702) 748-7444 to schedule weekend notary service in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or Summerlin.

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Can you notarize subpoena service acknowledgments?

Yes. Subpoenas, affidavits of service, and other legal documents are commonly notarized for attorneys and court staff.

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How much should I budget for notarizing a secured or unsecured promissory note in Boulder City?

In Boulder City, cost reflects the number of signatures, certificate type, witness needs, and travel time. Secured notes can add prep if collateral documents require separate notarization or title steps. Expect a base per-signature fee plus a mobile service component. Prepare IDs, complete all fields, and have any POA or guarantor pages ready to keep cost down. Start with loan document notarization. If you also need verifications, see inspection types.

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My vehicle is brand new (less than 4 years old). Why is DMV asking for EC-008 when I register it?

While Nevada exempts vehicles less than 4 years old from emission testing, DMV clerks often require EC-008 when you're registering an out-of-state title, even for brand-new vehicles. The EC-008 documents for DMV records why no Nevada smog certificate is attached to your registration packet, preventing processing delays.

This confusion happens most frequently in these situations:

  • California dealer purchase: You bought a 2024 or 2025 vehicle from a California dealer and are registering it in Nevada for the first time
  • Out-of-state title transfer: Your vehicle is titled in another state and you're transferring to Nevada registration
  • Private party purchase: You purchased a new or nearly-new vehicle from a private party in Arizona, California, or elsewhere
  • Dealer packet submissions: Auto dealers handling your Nevada registration often include EC-008 to prevent DMV rejection

📋 Why DMV Wants EC-008 for New Vehicles: Nevada DMV's registration system flags any out-of-state title transfer without a Nevada emission certificate attached. The EC-008 provides written documentation that the vehicle is exempt from testing due to its age, not because you're dodging emissions requirements. This prevents your registration from being flagged for follow-up review, which adds 7-14 days to processing.

⚠️ Notarization Required: EC-008 is a jurat affidavit requiring Nevada notary signature, even for new vehicle registrations. Lake Mead Mobile Notary works with auto dealerships throughout Henderson and Las Vegas to complete dealer submission packets on-site. For private party purchases, we meet buyers at Anthem, Green Valley, or anywhere in Clark County to notarize EC-008 and bill of sale simultaneously.

💡 Pro Tip for Dealer Purchases: If you're buying a vehicle from a Nevada dealer, they should handle EC-008 as part of their registration service. If you're buying from an out-of-state dealer or private party, ask if EC-008 is needed before going to DMV. Having a notarized EC-008 ready prevents being turned away and having to make a second DMV trip after finding a notary.

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