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Why Hire Me Instead of the Facility’s In-House Notary?
An in-house notary may be convenient, but they work for the institution and on its schedule. An independent notary works for you.
An in-house notary may be convenient, but they work for the institution and on its schedule. An independent notary works for you.
Independiente e imparcial
Independent & Impartial
I work for your firm, not for the detention facility or its contractor. The person witnessing your client’s signature has no ties to the institution holding them.
En su horario, no en el del centro
On Your Timeline, Not the Facility’s
I schedule around your court and filing deadlines, within legal visitation hours: 7 days a week, 8 a.m.–9 p.m., holidays included. You aren’t waiting on in-house staff availability.
Bilingüe: inglés y español
Bilingual English & Spanish
I communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients during the notarization, with no third-party relay. I also provide certified Spanish–English translations of supporting documents.
Sus documentos, su cadena de custodia
Your Documents Stay in Your Chain of Custody
I bring the documents you prepare and return the signed originals straight to your office (hand delivery, overnight courier, or encrypted scan). Your papers never pass through facility staff.
Ahorre horas de su equipo
Save Your Team the Drive
Your attorney or paralegal doesn’t lose half a day to traffic and the Aurora security line for one signature. I handle the logistics.
Registro profesional
Professional Record-Keeping
Every notarial act is recorded in my notary journal as Colorado requires, and you get a short visit summary when I finish.
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How I Get Cleared as Your Legal Proxy in Aurora
Every detention facility sets its own requirements. This is the process for the Aurora ICE Processing Center, operated by GEO Group.
Every detention facility sets its own requirements. This is the process for the Aurora ICE Processing Center, operated by GEO Group.
Clearance packet the Aurora facility requires:
- Form G-28: the attorney’s Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative must be on file to establish the legal relationship.
- Letter of Authorization: a formal letter on the law firm’s letterhead explicitly authorizing this mobile notary to visit the detainee as a legal assistant or proxy.
- Notary’s identification: a scanned copy of my government-issued ID submitted with the request. I bring the physical ID to the facility.
- Advance notice: a formal legal visitation request sent by email at least 24 hours in advance, to clear me through security and reserve a private legal meeting room.
The Process, Step by Step
- I send you my clearance documents. A scan of my Colorado driver’s license or state ID and my Colorado Notary Commission Certificate as a PDF (physical copy on request). ICE and GEO Group require a scanned government-issued ID to process a legal proxy’s security clearance.
- You draft the Letter of Authorization. On your firm’s letterhead, explicitly naming me (David Quintana) as your contracted legal proxy to visit your detained client.
- You submit the packet to the facility. Your DHS Form G-28, the Letter of Authorization, and my ID scan, emailed to the visiting office or Supervisory Deportation Officer at least 24 hours in advance. This clears me through security and reserves a private legal meeting room.
- On visit day, I take it from there. I hand the guards the same physical ID used for clearance, meet your client in the legal visitation room, complete the notarization, log it in my journal, and return the documents per your instructions.
Visitas legales: 7 días a la semana
Legal Visitation: 7 Days a Week
Including holidays. Facility rules can change, so confirm current hours when you submit your request.
Ubicación
Location
Aurora ICE Processing Center
3130 N. Oakland St.
Aurora, CO 80010
Client held at a different facility? Tell me which one and we’ll confirm its requirements before scheduling.
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What I Need From Your Firm Before the Visit
With this in hand, the visit gets done right the first time.
With this in hand, the visit gets done right the first time.
- Client details: the detainee’s full name and A-Number, as they appear on your G-28.
- Documents ready to sign: unsigned, with signature pages flagged. I can print them if you send them securely.
- Signer identification: tell me in advance what ID your client can access (facilities often hold personal property). Colorado law defines what counts as satisfactory evidence of identity, and I’ll confirm before the visit whether the notarization can be completed.
- Return instructions: hand delivery, overnight courier (FedEx/UPS), or encrypted scan, and who should receive them.
Fees: the visit fee is quoted up front and covers travel to Aurora and security-processing time. Notarial acts are billed at Colorado’s statutory limit (maximum $15 per act). You get an itemized receipt so you can pass costs through to your client. See my payment policies.
Need more? I also provide certified Spanish–English translations and Colorado Secretary of State apostilles for documents headed abroad.
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Attorney FAQ
Yes. The attorney of record clears the notary as their legal proxy by submitting a Form G-28, a Letter of Authorization on firm letterhead naming the notary, and a scan of the notary’s government-issued ID to the facility at least 24 hours in advance. Once cleared, the notary meets the detainee in a private legal visitation room.
I send your firm a scan of my Colorado driver’s license or state ID (ICE and GEO Group require a government-issued ID to process a legal proxy) and my Colorado Notary Commission Certificate as a PDF, with a physical copy available on request. On the day of the visit I bring the same physical ID used for clearance.
Submit the legal visitation request by email at least 24 hours in advance so the facility can clear the notary through security and reserve a private legal meeting room. Sending it earlier gives more room if the facility asks for corrections.
Legal visitation runs 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including holidays. Facility rules can change, so confirm current hours with the facility when you submit your request.
An independent notary works for your firm, not for the detention facility or its contractor. I schedule around your deadlines, speak English and Spanish directly with your client, keep your documents in your chain of custody, and return the signed originals straight to your office.
No. I am a Colorado notary public, not an attorney or immigration consultant. I verify identity and witness signatures; any explanation of what a document means must come from the attorney.
Important Notice
I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE. I AM NOT AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT, NOR AM I AN EXPERT ON IMMIGRATION MATTERS. I work at the direction of the attorney of record. I am not affiliated with ICE, DHS, or GEO Group.
¿Tiene un cliente detenido en Aurora?
Have a Client Detained in Aurora?
Call or text and I’ll send my ID and commission certificate today so you can submit your clearance packet.
Call 303-500-4122