About Knox Notary Co.

Trusted Knoxville & Nationwide Notary Services

Meet William Croce with Knox Notary Co.

Hi, I’m William O. Croce, founder of Knox Notary Co.

I am a commissioned Tennessee Notary Public, Remote Online Notary and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent based in Knoxville. I provide mobile notary service throughout Knoxville and surrounding East Tennessee communities, along with Remote Online Notarization for eligible signers located across the United States and abroad.

My goal is straightforward: make the notarization process clear, convenient and dependable while treating every signer and document with the attention they deserve.

I know that notarization often comes at important moments — buying a home, setting up a business, planning for the future, or preparing family paperwork. My job is to make sure the process is clear, convenient, and handled correctly the first time

More Than 20 Years of Notary and Closing Experience

I have worked in real estate, mortgage lending, title services, loan signings and document quality assurance for more than 20 years.

I first became a commissioned notary in 2005 and previously held notary commissions in California, Texas and Oregon before becoming commissioned in Tennessee in 2021.

Over the course of my career, I have worked with thousands of documents and signing transactions involving:

  • Real estate purchases and sales

  • Mortgage refinances

  • Home-equity loans and HELOCs

  • Seller documents

  • Powers of attorney

  • Affidavits and sworn statements

  • Estate-planning documents

  • Business documents

  • Remote Online Notarization

  • Digital-closing and electronic-signing platforms

  • Post-signing document review and quality control

That experience has taught me that notarization is not simply about placing a seal on a document. It requires careful identification, attention to detail, clear communication and respect for the importance of the transaction.

Professional Loan Signing Experience

I am an NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent with extensive experience handling real estate and mortgage documents.

Loan-signing services may include:

  • Purchase packages

  • Refinance packages

  • Seller documents

  • Home-equity loans

  • HELOCs

  • Loan modifications

  • Deeds

  • Owner and seller affidavits

  • Printing

  • Scanbacks

  • Document shipping

  • Completion confirmation

My background in mortgage, title and document quality control helps me understand the importance of accurate signatures, dates, initials, notarizations and document return requirements.

I do not explain loan terms or provide legal advice, but I can professionally guide signers through the execution of the documents as directed by the lender, title company or settlement provider.

Nationwide Notary:

  • Certified Remote Online Notary (RON) – Secure online notarizations available statewide and nationwide

  • National Notary Association Certified Signing Agent – Trained to handle real estate closings and loan signings with precision

  • Licensed, Bonded & Insured Notary Professional – Providing reliable service for individuals, families, and businesses

  • Experienced Mobile Notary – Available across East Tennessee, including Blount, Anderson, and Sevier Counties

I Serve:

  • Individuals needing everyday notarizations

  • Title and escrow companies handling closings

  • Mortgage and financial institutions requiring compliant signatures

  • Attorneys, law firms, and healthcare providers with sensitive client documents

My Promise is Professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy every single time.

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 Mobile Notary in Knoxville & East Tennessee

For signers who need an in-person appointment, I provide mobile notary service at homes, offices and other agreed-upon locations.

Appointments may be available at:

  • Private residences

  • Offices and businesses

  • Hospitals

  • Rehabilitation centers

  • Nursing homes

  • Assisted-living communities

  • Title and real estate offices

  • Public meeting locations

  • Jails and correctional facilities

Primary service areas include Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Halls, Karns, Hardin Valley and surrounding communities.

Service may also be available in portions of Knox, Blount, Loudon, Anderson, Sevier and Union counties.

Same-day, evening and weekend appointments may be available depending on the location, schedule and appointment requirements.

How the mobile Process works:

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When you need a notary to come to you, I offer mobile notary service anywhere it’s convenient — homes, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, or correctional facilities. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Set a Time – I offer same-day, evening, and weekend appointments to fit your schedule.

  2. Show ID – A valid driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID is required.

  3. We Review Together – I’ll make sure the document is complete and ready to sign.

  4. Sign & Seal – You sign in front of me, I apply my notary seal, and the job is done.

  5. Take It With You – You leave the appointment with your completed, notarized document in hand.

I cover Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Powell, and all surrounding counties — Knox, Blount, Loudon, Sevier, Anderson, and Union.

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Remote Online Notarization (RON) – In the U.S. or Abroad

The Tennessee online notary must be physically located in Tennessee during the notarization, but the signer may generally participate from another state or from outside the United States.

RON can be helpful for:

  • Out-of-state signers

  • International signers

  • Military families

  • Travelers

  • Homebound individuals

  • Businesses with signers in different locations

  • People who cannot easily attend an in-person appointment

Online eligibility depends on the document, receiving-party requirements, available technology, identification and the signer’s ability to complete the platform’s identity-verification process.

How the RON Process works:

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If meeting in person isn’t possible, I also handle notarizations online. The process is fast, secure, and recognized under Tennessee law:

  1. Upload Your Document – Send it securely through the platform.

  2. Verify Your Identity – You’ll complete an online ID check and quick knowledge-based questions.

  3. Video Call – We meet live on camera while you sign your document.

  4. Seal Applied – I notarize electronically through an authorized platform.

  5. Instant Delivery – You receive a notarized PDF right away, ready to send where it needs to go.

This option works well for out-of-state clients, international signers, military families, and anyone who needs something done without delay.

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Why I Started Knox Notary Co.

I started Knox Notary Co. to provide the kind of notary service I would want for my own family, customers and business partners.

Many people need a notary during an important or time-sensitive situation. They may be:

  • Buying or selling a home

  • Helping a family member complete a power of attorney

  • Visiting someone in a hospital or nursing home

  • Preparing a travel consent form

  • Handling an estate matter

  • Signing documents from another state or country

  • Trying to meet a lender, court or business deadline

Those situations can already feel complicated. Finding a dependable notary should not make them more difficult.

Knox Notary Co. combines professional experience with direct, personal service. When you contact the business, you communicate directly with me rather than being routed through a national call center or anonymous scheduling service.

Documents I Handle Often

  • Real estate: deeds, closing packages, refinance paperwork, HELOCs

  • Financial: loan agreements, promissory notes, affidavits

  • Legal: powers of attorney, wills, trusts, healthcare directives, guardianship forms

  • Business: contracts, partnership agreements, corporate resolutions

  • Everyday needs: school forms, travel consents, vehicle title transfers, medical authorizations

Why Clients Work With Me

  • Certified Loan Signing Agent through the National Notary Association

  • Licensed, bonded, and insured

  • Local experience with a focus on Knoxville and East Tennessee

  • Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends

  • Reliable service with attention to detail and confidentiality

  • Remote Online Notarization available worldwide

My Approach

Every appointment is different, but my approach remains consistent. I know that notarization often comes at important moments — buying a home, setting up a business, planning for the future, or preparing family paperwork. My job is to make sure the process is clear, convenient, and handled correctly the first time

Clear Communication

I explain what information is needed before the appointment so signers can prepare their identification, documents and witnesses.

Careful Document Handling

I pay close attention to the notarial certificate, signer information and execution requirements while protecting the confidentiality of the documents.

Respect for the Signer

I communicate directly with the signer and make sure the signer is participating willingly and understands that a notarization is taking place.

Reliable Follow-Through

When an appointment includes printing, scanbacks, shipping or completion confirmation, I follow the instructions provided by the hiring company or receiving party.

Professional Boundaries

I can explain the notarization process and the difference between common notarial acts. I cannot provide legal advice, prepare legal documents or choose a notarial act for a signer.