Palm, Knight, and Don Pedro Islands
A mobile notary who plans for the ferry crossing
These barrier-island communities are not connected to the mainland by a bridge. An appointment must account for the Palm Island Transit vehicle ferry or an appropriate water-taxi plan, current transit cost, first-come scheduling, parking, and the address on the island.
No bridge
The crossing is part of the appointment
Palm Island Transit provides vehicle-ferry service to Palm Island, Knight Island, and the north end of Don Pedro Island. The ferry operates first-come, first-served rather than by reservation, so the appointment window must allow for loading, crossing, and return travel.
A water taxi may be practical for some meetings, but parking, walking distance, document security, and the signer's exact location must be considered before choosing that route.
Quote structure
Mobile fee, island access, and current transit cost
Island planning estimates combine the notarial acts, the applicable mainland mobile fee, an island-access charge from $35, and the current ferry, water-taxi, or parking cost. The transit component is confirmed close to the appointment because rates and operating conditions can change.
Before the notary boards
Verify every detail on the mainland
Because a correction requires another crossing, confirm the signer's ID, document completeness, required witnesses, exact island address, gate or resort access, and a local contact before travel begins.
- Send the physical island address and property name if applicable
- Confirm whether a vehicle can reach the property from the island landing
- Arrange all signers and witnesses for the same appointment window
- Check Palm Island Transit for current hours, rates, and operating notices
Questions for this topic
Know what to expect before the visit
These answers are specific to this page. For broader questions, use the complete mobile notary FAQ.
Visit all FAQsDo Palm Island and Don Pedro Island have a bridge?
No. Palm Island, Knight Island, and the north end of Don Pedro Island are reached by Palm Island Transit's vehicle ferry or by boat or water taxi, depending on the destination.
Does the ferry take reservations?
Palm Island Transit states that its vehicle ferry runs as needed on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointment windows should include buffer time for the crossing.
Who pays the ferry or water-taxi fare?
Current transit and parking costs are shown as pass-through items in the appointment quote. They are separate from the notarial-act fee and island-access service charge.
Can several island documents be handled in one visit?
Yes, when all documents, signers, witnesses, and IDs are ready. Combining related acts into one planned visit is usually more efficient than repeating the ferry trip.
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