How to Get Documents Notarized at Lahey Hospital Burlington, Step by Step

When a patient is admitted to Lahey Hospital Burlington, time is critical. Families often need notarization for a power of attorney, health care proxy, medical authorization, or financial documents. Lahey does not guarantee an in house notary is available. The fastest and most reliable method is to call a mobile notary who travels directly to the patient room.

Below is a clear step by step guide to help you complete the notarization smoothly.

Step 1. Confirm exactly what needs to be notarized

Identify the document. Common documents at Lahey Hospital include:

• Durable power of attorney
• Health care proxy
• Advance directive
• Will
• Financial release forms
• Insurance documents
• Medical affidavits

If you are unsure, Middlesex Notary Co can review the document on arrival to ensure the correct notarial act is completed.

Step 2. Make sure the signer is alert and willing

Massachusetts law requires the signer to be:

• Mentally alert
• Aware of what they are signing
• Signing by their own choice

If the patient cannot communicate clearly, notarization cannot be completed. Family members should confirm the patient's awareness before booking.

Step 3. Prepare valid identification

Lahey Hospital allows bedside notarizations only when the signer has valid ID. Acceptable forms include:

• Massachusetts driver license
• Passport
• State ID
• Military ID

If the patient has no ID due to an emergency admission, one or two credible witnesses with ID may be used. Middlesex Notary Co handles this daily.

Step 4. Provide room number and building location

Lahey Burlington is large with multiple wings. To avoid delays, provide:

• Full patient name
• Exact room number
• Building or wing
• Best time for arrival
• Any mobility or isolation restrictions

This allows the notary to coordinate with hospital staff and security.

Step 5. The mobile notary arrives at the bedside

A licensed Massachusetts notary travels directly to:

• Patient rooms
• ICU, with staff approval
• Surgical recovery areas
• Emergency room
• Family waiting rooms

The notary verifies identity, checks willingness, explains the document, and completes the notarial act professionally and efficiently.

Step 6. Sign, notarize, and issue stamped documents

Once all requirements are met, the document is signed, notarized, and stamped in the hospital room. You receive the completed original immediately.

Why Patients and Families Choose Middlesex Notary Co at Lahey Burlington

Middlesex Notary Co provides fast and reliable bedside notarization for families throughout Burlington, Woburn, Winchester, Stoneham, Reading, Cambridge, Lowell, and Boston. We cover all local medical facilities, including:

• Lahey Hospital Burlington
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Tufts Medical Center
• Boston Medical Center
• Winchester Hospital
• MelroseWakefield Hospital

You receive:

• Immediate response
• Flexible hours
• Professional experience with hospital notarizations
• Accurate and compliant notarization every time

Service Area for Lahey Hospital Notary

We serve all nearby communities:

Burlington, Woburn, Winchester, Stoneham, Reading, Lexington, Arlington, Wilmington, Billerica, Wakefield, Lowell, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and the Greater Boston region.