Need a Power of Attorney, witnesses, or mobile notary for a patient at an AdventHealth hospital in DeLand, Orange City, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, or New Smyrna Beach?
Hospital stays can turn unfinished legal documents into urgent problems.
A parent may suddenly need someone to handle financial matters.
A spouse may need authority to deal with banking, insurance, or property.
A patient may want healthcare documents completed before surgery, discharge, or a change in condition.
Then families often discover two practical problems:
You should not assume the hospital has a notary available for private legal documents.
And:
You should not assume nurses or other hospital employees will be available or permitted to serve as witnesses.
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers can help coordinate the entire process.
We can often arrange:
Document Preparation + Mobile Notary + Required Witnesses
as one coordinated service, frequently within 24–48 hours, depending upon the document, patient condition, hospital access, and scheduling.
CALL OR TEXT
321-283-6452
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AdventHealth Hospital Mobile Notary Services in Volusia & Flagler
We coordinate hospital mobile notary appointments at several AdventHealth facilities throughout the region.
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720
Hospital Phone: 386-943-4522
AdventHealth DeLand is open 24/7. Its current visitor information lists general visiting hours from 8 AM to 8 PM, with separate ICU hours.
AdventHealth Fish Memorial — Orange City
1055 Saxon Boulevard
Orange City, FL 32763
Hospital Phone: 386-917-5000
AdventHealth Fish Memorial, formerly Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, is open 24/7 and serves Orange City, Deltona, DeBary, and the broader West Volusia area.
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
301 Memorial Medical Parkway
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Hospital Phone: 386-231-6000
AdventHealth Daytona Beach is a major hospital serving Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Port Orange, and surrounding Volusia County communities. The hospital is open 24/7.
AdventHealth Palm Coast
60 Memorial Medical Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Hospital Phone: 386-586-2000
AdventHealth Palm Coast serves Flagler County from its main hospital campus and related outpatient facilities. AdventHealth lists the hospital as open 24/7.
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
401 Palmetto Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Hospital Phone: 386-424-5000
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, formerly Florida Hospital New Smyrna, serves Southeast Volusia County and is open 24/7. Current visitor information lists visiting hours from 7 AM to 9 PM with patient approval.
Does AdventHealth Provide Notaries for Patients?
Families often ask:
“Can't someone at AdventHealth just notarize this?”
Do not assume that an on-demand patient notary will be available.
AdventHealth's public hospital pages for these locations describe extensive clinical, patient, visitor, medical-record, financial, spiritual-care, and support services, but they do not advertise a general bedside notary service for private legal documents.
Hospitals are healthcare facilities.
They are not public notary offices.
Even if an employee happens to be a commissioned Florida notary, that does not necessarily mean the employee:
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Is available when you need them
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Can leave assigned duties
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Is authorized to notarize outside legal documents
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Will participate in estate or financial documents
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Can locate appropriate witnesses
If the document needs to be completed reliably, arrange an independent mobile notary specifically for the appointment.
What About Using Nurses as Witnesses?
This is one of the most common problems with hospital signings.
A family may already have:
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The legal document
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The patient
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A mobile notary
and then discover the document requires two witnesses.
Someone says:
“We'll just ask two nurses.”
That is not a dependable plan.
Hospital employees may be unable or unwilling to witness private legal documents because of:
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Facility policy
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Risk-management concerns
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Patient-care responsibilities
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Potential conflicts
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Lack of familiarity with the document
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Concern about later family disputes
And some documents have specific witness requirements that a random available person may not satisfy.
We Can Bring the Witnesses Too
When a document requires witnesses, we can often coordinate:
The Document
+
The Mobile Notary
+
The Witnesses
for one hospital appointment.
That eliminates the need for the family to find several unrelated service providers while dealing with a hospitalized loved one.
CALL OR TEXT
321-283-6452
Tell us:
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Which AdventHealth hospital
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Patient's name
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Room number, if known
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Document needed
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Who will sign
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How quickly the appointment is needed
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Whether witnesses are required
Power of Attorney Preparation for AdventHealth Patients
We also provide non-attorney legal document preparation services.
If the patient already knows the document they want and provides their instructions, we may be able to prepare the requested document at their direction.
Most Power of Attorney Document Preparation — $225
Common requests include:
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Florida Durable Power of Attorney
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Designation of Healthcare Surrogate
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Living Will
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HIPAA Authorization
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Advance Directive
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Other self-directed legal documents
Mobile notary, witness, travel, and execution services are additional.
Florida Power of Attorney Forms & Preparation →
https://legaldocprepnotary.com/power-of-attorney-documents/
Florida Durable Power of Attorney at the Hospital
One of our most common urgent hospital requests is a Florida Durable Power of Attorney.
A Durable Power of Attorney allows the principal to authorize an agent to act in specified financial and legal matters.
Depending upon the powers granted, that may involve:
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Banking
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Insurance
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Real estate
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Contracts
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Government benefits
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Financial accounts
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Taxes
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Personal property
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Other authorized transactions
Florida execution requirements matter.
A Florida Power of Attorney generally requires:
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The principal's signature
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Two subscribing witnesses
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Notarial acknowledgment
That means the signing may require:
1 Notary + Witnesses
This is exactly why hospital POA signings become difficult when families try to coordinate everything themselves.
Healthcare Power of Attorney / Healthcare Surrogate
Families frequently ask for a:
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Florida commonly uses the term:
Designation of Healthcare Surrogate
This document allows a person to designate someone to make healthcare decisions under the circumstances established by the document and Florida law.
A Florida Healthcare Surrogate designation generally requires:
Two adult witnesses
At least one witness generally must not be the principal's spouse or blood relative.
The designation itself generally does not require notarization.
However, patients frequently complete several documents together:
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Healthcare Surrogate
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Living Will
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HIPAA Authorization
So the complete hospital signing package may still require a mobile notary.
What About a Florida Living Will?
A Florida Living Will expresses a person's wishes regarding certain end-of-life medical decisions.
Families often address it at the same time as:
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Healthcare Surrogate
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HIPAA Authorization
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Durable Power of Attorney
That can provide a more complete emergency-document package rather than dealing with one document at a time.
Can You Prepare a Will for an AdventHealth Patient?
We can assist with lawful non-attorney document preparation at the customer's specific direction.
Florida Wills have strict execution requirements.
A Florida Last Will & Testament generally requires the testator to sign or acknowledge the Will in the presence of two witnesses, who also sign as required.
Many people also execute a self-proving affidavit, which involves notarization.
So a hospital Will signing may require:
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Two qualified witnesses
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A notary
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Proper execution
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A patient who is able and willing to sign
This is another reason to arrange everything in advance.
Hospital Deed Signings
Some hospitalized patients also need to execute Florida real estate documents.
Examples include:
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Quitclaim Deeds
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Warranty Deeds
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Lady Bird Deeds
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Trust-related deeds
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Other property transfers
Florida deeds generally require:
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Two subscribing witnesses
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Notarial acknowledgment
That again can mean:
1 Notary + 1 Witnesses
We can coordinate those services for appropriate transactions.
Can Someone Sign a Power of Attorney While Hospitalized?
Potentially, yes.
Being hospitalized does not automatically mean a patient cannot sign legal documents.
A patient can be:
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Elderly
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Physically weak
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Bedridden
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Recovering from surgery
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Receiving treatment
and still be capable of understanding and voluntarily signing a document.
The patient must still be able to personally complete the required signing and notarial act.
The Patient Must Still Be Able to Execute the Document
Timing matters.
A family member cannot simply sign a new Power of Attorney for a patient who is already unable to execute it.
The person granting the authority is the principal.
If the principal can no longer execute the document, a new POA may no longer be an available solution.
The family may need to consult a Florida attorney regarding other options, potentially including guardianship or another court process.
Don't Wait Until the Patient Can No Longer Communicate
Families sometimes wait until the situation becomes critical.
Then we receive a call like:
“Dad can no longer communicate, but we need his Power of Attorney immediately.”
At that point, it may be too late to execute a new POA.
If the patient is still:
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Awake
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Alert
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Communicative
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Acting voluntarily
and already wants the documents completed, addressing the matter sooner is much easier.
Hospital Notary Identification Requirements
A mobile notary still must follow Florida's identification rules.
Be prepared to tell us whether the patient has acceptable identification such as an appropriate:
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Driver's license
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State-issued ID
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Passport
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Other identification permitted by Florida law
Do not assume a hospital wristband alone will satisfy notarial identification requirements.
If identification may be an issue, tell us before the appointment.
Choose the Right Time for the Signing
Hospital schedules change constantly.
Patients may suddenly be:
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Taken for imaging
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Seen by physicians
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Given medication
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Taken for surgery
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Undergoing therapy
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Sleeping
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Preparing for discharge
Try to arrange the mobile notary appointment when the patient is:
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Awake
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Alert
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Comfortable
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Able to communicate
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Not immediately recovering from sedation
Hospital visitor policies also differ by location. For example, AdventHealth DeLand currently lists general visiting hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, Fish Memorial lists 8 AM to 8 PM, and New Smyrna Beach lists 7 AM to 9 PM.
Always coordinate the appointment with the patient or family.
Our 24–48 Hour AdventHealth Hospital Document Solution
For many routine hospital requests, we can coordinate the process within approximately:
24–48 Hours
subject to patient condition, document complexity, witness availability, travel, and scheduling.
Step 1 — Tell Us Which Document the Patient Wants
If the patient already knows the document they want, provide their instructions.
Step 2 — Document Preparation
Most routine Power of Attorney preparation starts at:
$225
Step 3 — Arrange the Signing
We can coordinate:
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Mobile notary
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Required witnesses
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Hospital appointment
Hospital mobile notary service typically starts at:
$150+
Witnesses and additional services are separate.
Step 4 — Meet at the AdventHealth Hospital
The notary and arranged witnesses meet the patient when appropriate.
CALL OR TEXT
321-283-6452
AdventHealth DeLand Mobile Notary & Power of Attorney
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720
386-943-4522
We can coordinate Power of Attorney preparation, mobile notarization, and witnesses for appropriate patient signings at AdventHealth DeLand.
AdventHealth lists the hospital as open 24/7, with general visiting hours of 8 AM to 8 PM and separate ICU hours.
Nearby Areas
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DeLand
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Glenwood
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Lake Helen
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Orange City
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Deltona
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DeLeon Springs
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North and West Volusia County
CALL:
321-283-6452
AdventHealth Fish Memorial Orange City Mobile Notary
AdventHealth Fish Memorial
1055 Saxon Boulevard
Orange City, FL 32763
386-917-5000
Formerly known as Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, this hospital serves Orange City and the broader West Volusia area. AdventHealth lists the hospital as open 24/7.
We can coordinate:
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Durable Power of Attorney preparation
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Hospital mobile notary
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Witnesses
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Healthcare documents
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Will execution
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Deed execution
Nearby Areas
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Orange City
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Deltona
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DeBary
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Enterprise
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Lake Helen
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DeLand
CALL:
321-283-6452
AdventHealth Daytona Beach Mobile Notary
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
301 Memorial Medical Parkway
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
386-231-6000
AdventHealth Daytona Beach is open 24/7 and serves patients from throughout northeast Volusia County.
We can coordinate hospital notarization and document-preparation appointments for patients needing:
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Florida Durable POAs
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Healthcare documents
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Wills
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Deeds
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Other properly directed legal documents
Nearby Areas
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Daytona Beach
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Ormond Beach
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Holly Hill
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South Daytona
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Port Orange
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Daytona Beach Shores
CALL:
321-283-6452
AdventHealth Palm Coast Mobile Notary
AdventHealth Palm Coast
60 Memorial Medical Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32164
386-586-2000
Formerly known as Florida Hospital Flagler, AdventHealth Palm Coast serves Flagler County from its main hospital campus. AdventHealth identifies the main facility as a 99-bed hospital campus in its patient information.
We can coordinate:
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Power of Attorney preparation
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Mobile notary
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Witnesses
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Wills
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Healthcare documents
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Deed signings
Nearby Areas
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Palm Coast
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Flagler Beach
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Bunnell
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Beverly Beach
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Hammock
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Flagler County
CALL:
321-283-6452
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Mobile Notary
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
401 Palmetto Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
386-424-5000
Formerly known as Florida Hospital New Smyrna, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach has served Southeast Volusia County for more than six decades and is open 24/7.
We can coordinate Power of Attorney preparation and hospital signing services for appropriate patients.
Nearby Areas
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New Smyrna Beach
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Edgewater
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Oak Hill
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Samsula
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Port Orange
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Southeast Volusia County
CALL:
321-283-6452
AdventHealth Hospital Mobile Notary FAQ
Does AdventHealth Have Notaries for Patients?
Do not assume that a bedside notary is available for private legal documents.
The hospital's public patient-service pages do not advertise a general on-demand patient notary service across these locations.
Arrange an independent mobile notary if execution is important.
Can an AdventHealth Nurse Witness My Power of Attorney?
Do not depend on hospital staff members as your witness plan.
They may be unable, unavailable, restricted by policy, or unwilling to participate in a patient's outside legal transaction.
We can often coordinate witnesses with the mobile notary.
How Many Witnesses Does a Florida Durable Power of Attorney Need?
A Florida Power of Attorney generally requires:
Two subscribing witnesses
plus:
Notarial acknowledgment
Does a Florida Healthcare Surrogate Need a Notary?
Generally, a Florida Designation of Healthcare Surrogate requires two adult witnesses, rather than notarization.
However, it is often executed at the same time as a Durable Power of Attorney or other documents requiring a notary.
How Much Is an AdventHealth Hospital Mobile Notary?
Hospital mobile notary appointments typically start at:
$150+
Additional charges may apply for:
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Witnesses
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Travel
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Multiple documents
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Urgent requests
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After-hours service
Call or text:
321-283-6452
How Much Does Power of Attorney Preparation Cost?
Most routine Power of Attorney preparation starts at:
$225
Mobile notary, witnesses, travel, and execution services are additional.
Florida Power of Attorney Preparation →
https://legaldocprepnotary.com/power-of-attorney-documents/
Can You Bring Two Witnesses to AdventHealth?
In many cases, yes.
Tell us when you schedule that the document requires witnesses so they can be coordinated with the notary.
How Fast Can You Help?
Many routine hospital requests can be coordinated within approximately:
24–48 Hours
Actual timing depends upon:
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Hospital
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Patient condition
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Document
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Witness requirements
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Scheduling
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Travel
For urgent requests:
CALL 321-283-6452
One Call for Power of Attorney Preparation, Notary & Witnesses
When a loved one is hospitalized, you shouldn't have to make separate searches for:
“Who prepares Florida Powers of Attorney?”
then:
“Who is a mobile notary near AdventHealth?”
then:
“Where do we find two witnesses?”
We can coordinate the pieces.
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Most Power of Attorney Preparation
Starting at $225
AdventHealth Hospital Mobile Notary
Starting at $150
Witness Coordination
Available when required
Typical Routine Turnaround
24–48 Hours
CALL OR TEXT NOW
321-283-6452
Request a Hospital Mobile Notary →
https://www.floridanotaryservices.org/mobile-notaries/hospital
Power of Attorney Preparation →
https://legaldocprepnotary.com/power-of-attorney-documents/
Florida Mobile Notary Services →
https://www.noblenotarysigningservice.agency/mobile-notary/florida
Important Disclaimer
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers is a non-attorney legal document preparation and notary staffing service.
We are not affiliated with AdventHealth, AdventHealth DeLand, AdventHealth Fish Memorial, AdventHealth Daytona Beach, AdventHealth Palm Coast, or AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach.
We do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, recommendations, or legal representation.
Document preparation is performed at the customer's specific direction.
A notary does not determine complicated legal or medical capacity questions and cannot select an estate-planning strategy for a patient.
If the patient lacks capacity, there is a family dispute, guardianship may be necessary, or advice is needed concerning which document should be used, consult a licensed Florida attorney.
Hospital access, visitor hours, patient schedules, and employee witness policies may change. Coordinate appointments with the patient or family and comply with hospital requirements.
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