The Kroger Company partnered with the three famous post carriers (USPS, FedEx, and UPS) to expand the services it already offered. Now customers can ship packages straight to a Kroger store and pick them up the next time they visit. This convenient service has charmed customers, who are also willing to know what else can they do due to this brilliant partnership; perhaps, getting their documents notarized? Let’s know ‘Does Kroger Have A Notary?’
Since USPS partnered with Kroger multiple stores now count on USPS centers that offer notary services. This article will tell you everything you need to know to access a notary at a Kroger store, the requirements, and the benefits that this opportunity represents for you!
Kroger And USPS
Kroger and USPS became partners in 2019 when the former was planning on expanding its services to attract more customers. Along with USPS, Kroger partnered with FedEx and UPS to provide customers a new post service: The Kroger Package Service.
The Kroger Package Service enables people to ship a package to select Kroger stores, where it’s safely stored until the person comes to the store to pick it up. Hopefully, when the customer visits, he will be attracted to buy more items at Kroger.
A Notary At Kroger
Since some Kroger locations now have USPS centers, they are capable of serving solutions just like a regular USPS center, such as a notary service. To know if your local Kroger store has this kind of center, please contact it directly. You can use the store locator at Kroger´s website to find its phone number. You can access it through kroger.com/stores/search.
Prices of notary services vary across the states of the country. The cost also depends on the type of document that you need to get notarized. However, the average cost for having your documents notarized at Kroger is $5-$10.
The documents you can get notarized at Kroger are:
- Wills
- Contracts
- Trusts
- Affidavits
- Deeds
- Letters
Notice that if there’s a document you need to get notarized but it´s not shown here, you can contact your local Kroger with a USPS center to find out if your document can be accepted.
Before attending to get a document notarized at Kroger, remember to bring the next documents:
- A valid ID with a photo.
- The documents you would like to notarize. They need to be filled as required, except for the signature.
In case your document requires a signature witness, contact the store to check if it can provide it.
How To Schedule An Appointment?
Before attempting to visit a USPS center at a Kroger store, you may want to schedule an appointment in advance. To do so follow the next steps (It’s not hard at all!):
- Visit: locations.theupsstore.com
- Select the state you’re in.
- Select your city.
- Select the USPS store you’d like to visit.
- Scroll down until you see a button that says “Notary services”. It’s above all the contact information about the store.
- Wait to be redirected to your store’s notary service page.
- Click on “Schedule Appointment”.
- Select “Notary services” and then press “Continue”.
- Choose a date and time for your appointment.
- Fill out the form that appears with your contact information.
- Click on “Schedule it” to finish.
Additional Services Provided
After getting your documents notarized, there might be services that interest you, like making copies or faxing the documents. Well, luckily for you, the USPS center at Kroger can also provide that additional help.
- Shipping: The store can ship your documents overnight so they can be received the next day and as early as 8:00 a.m.
- Copies: Besides just making copies of your documents (in black & white or color), the store can staple them, fold them, or laminate them.
- Faxing: Handle the documents to an employee to get them faxed right after they’re notarized. Don’t worry; you’ll get a confirmation when the documents are received.
Conclusion
Some Kroger stores currently offer notary services for varying prices that depend on the states and document that requires notarizing. This service is provided by the USPS centers at Kroger, so you should check in advance if your local store has this center before planning on visiting. Additional services to the notarizing of your documents are overnight shipping, lamination, and/or faxing, all bringing it conveniently to you by Kroger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What other stores can offer notary services?
Besides USPS, you can try at a Walgreens or CVS.
Is it more expensive to get my documents notarized at Kroger rather than a regular notary?
Surprisingly, it might be cheaper because the notary service at Kroger is only adding to its main services. It might not be as complete as the provided by a regular notary though.
Can I also get a certificate notarized at Kroger?
Most probably yes, but don’t forget to check with your store first.
