Lightning Bolt Services

Very nice and accommodating. Easy parking.

Michael is quick and professional. Called saturday morning and setup an appointment to meet in 30 minutes. Its really difficult to find someone on the weekends on short notice. This is my second time within the past few years and received the same level of service each time. Highly recommend.

Fantastic guy — we were able to make an appointment within 15 minutes for same-​day service. Whole process was incredibly easy and great.

We needed a notary, and we found Mr. Hancock on Unilocal.He works out of his home, right around the corner from us. He already had five stars, and the reviews said he was professional and cheap, and as one reviewer said, it’s great to support someone local. So why write another review? Because he is so much more than a professional and reliable notary, and the unanimous 5 star rating did not seem like enough of an endorsement.
There were no hours given so we called to arrange a meeting. It turns out arrangements can be made for any day of the week. He works out of his garage, and it’s quickly apparent that he’s a former police officer. There are two black and white photos: one of the 91^st class of the San Francisco police department, and another of an arrest of two men, from at least 50 years ago. I think he is the officer on the right.
After we sign on the line, and put our thumbprints in the ledger, we pay $ 10 for each of two signatures. He then says he wants to tell us something, something he tells all his customers: «California law dictates that we charge $ 10 per signature. If anyone tries to charge you more, you’re in the wrong place.» He explains that he took this issue up as a sort of cause after a client tried to pay him far more than she should. As a former police officer he felt a responsibility to keep people informed. I decided to ask who the men in the photo were.
They had robbed a liquor store on Leavenworth. In the course of the robbery they struggled with the clerk. Their gun went off, killing the clerk. They ran down the hill, where Mr. Hancock and his fellow officers apprehended them. There happened to be a photographer to document the arrest. «It was a career-​making moment, and we were up for commendation. It was a different time, back then.» He explained there were three levels of commendation, and they were given the third level. «We asked, why weren’t we given the first level? Our commander said it was because we didn’t kill them. I keep that photo there to remind myself, and to remind other people how far we’ve come.»
All this is to say: even if you do not live in the neighborhood, he deserves your business. And honest and professional doesn’t even begin to describe him.

Mr. Hancock was nice, quick, honest and an all around great guy. I will definitely use his services again.

Very kind gentleman offering convenient notary services out of his home. Quick and easy. Bring cash!

Since it was my first time getting documents notarized Mike was patient as well. He was super honest and a pleasure to chat with. I will definitely be sure to use his services again. I’d recommend him to friends and family!
Thanks Mike!

I use Michael’s service today to notarizing a few documents … What can I say that was fast, professional and honest ! Will come back soon to do some more paper work !
Thank you, Michael !

I was wondering around the neighbourhood finding for notary as the previous notary office I’ve been to was closed for renovation. I found Mike on Unilocal and I showed up without an appointment. He was very nice and friendly. I had to go to him the next day again because I didn’t sign my full name on the document. He signed my paper all over again. I insisted to charge me the fee but he didn’t. Thank you Mike! Will recommend all my friends who need their documents notarize!

We called on Sunday morning and arranged to meet later that afternoon. I am working out-​of-​town and Michael’s availability on Sunday was of the utmost importance to me.
When we arrived, Michael was waiting for us and he was quick, friendly, and professional. It was an excellent business experience and we will use his services in the future.

Professional. Courteous. Convenient. If I need another notary I will def come back.

What a great experience. Professional, knowledgable and also super-​nice. The whole transaction was a pleasure. Highest recommends.

Great Notary Public service in Sunset and open on Sunday! Highly recommended, will come back again for my future Notary Public services since I live nearby.

I live about 5 blocks away and gave Mike a call after finding such great reviews on Unilocal,he told me I could come over right away. $ 10 for the signature, lots of free parking and super quick. 21 minutes from the time I found his Unilocal review on my laptop at home to being back home writing this review!

This man deserves 6-​star. I showed up unannounced. Luckily, he was available. He signed my paper and gave me an extra certificate in case the page I had wasn’t correct. Extremely nice man. I would go out of my way to use him, but he’s in my neighborhood, so it’s even better. Will definitely call on him again next time I need to notarize.

I cannot recommend this gentleman more!!! He charges less than other notaries, lives just a couple blocks from my house, is EXTREMELY nice and courteous. What else are you looking for?!?
I went by with a couple documents, and, get this, he refused to charge me for 2 signatures!!! I insisted that he should charge for both, as it’s standard practice. No, way. I will return for ALL my notary needs and send everyone else that needs a good notary. Awesome find!!!

I found this notary public service via Unilocal for the sunset district and called right away. Mr. Michael Hancock answered the phone and was very professional and patient with me. This was my first time getting a document notarized and he calmly explained how the process worked for me.
I was able to meet him right away after I spoke to him on the phone at his residence in his garage. He was very polite and friendly. I even chatted it up with him about our personal lives and former professions. He’s a great guy and I strongly recommend anyone to go to him if you need a document notarized.

This was my first «notary» experience, and I never expected it to be so difficult to find someone in the Sunset area who actually would pick up their phone. Also, I didn’t want to pay someone who lived right around the corner from me to charge a $ 20 – 30 mobile service fee.
Thus, it was a HUGE relief to come across Lightning Bolt Services for these reasons:
1. He actually answers the phone.
2. He’s open on Sundays.
3. There’s plenty of FREE street parking.
4. Friendly and professional.
I’m definitely coming back whenever I require future notary services!

Available, professional, expedient, friendly, polite, honest — this guy is about as «5 Stars» as it gets.
I gave this guy a call on a Saturday afternoon, and was surprised to hear that he was available right then and there. As he runs the business out of his garage about 5 blocks away from my house, in the utterly-​residential Outer Sunset, this was the most convenient business transaction I’ve ever experienced.
But more importantly, he runs a great notary service. Service with a smile, very polite, professional, and expedient. My request was less than straightforward, and he was very honest in letting me know to double-​check what I needed done, so that I didn’t invalidate the documents by having them notarized. Considering he could have just stamped them right then and there and closed the deal, this is a man of high moral fiber.
The icing on the cake is that little jolt of satisfaction you get from supporting an excellent local business. And for those of us in the Outer Sunset, it’s a real no-​brainer.
If you need a notary, check this guy out!