Araceli Sleinsky is a notary on the go – literally. Her Hurst-based company is 4:11
Notary, a concierge notary service.
When asked precisely what services a notary performs, her work includes notarizing
real estate closings, powers of attorney, medical forms, and other critical documents, as well as sensitive medical situations.
She emphasizes that she is not an attorney, only the person who verifies that the
person signing a document is the same person identified by the signature. She is not
allowed to give legal or financial advice.
However, there is one caveat: “As a notary, I need to pay attention to the signers to
make sure none of them are operating under duress. If I believe someone is being
coerced into signing a document, I am ethically obligated to halt the signing process
until any outstanding issues are resolved. I pay attention to body language and voice
pitch to ensure that all signers are participating of their own free will.”
Sleinsky emphasizes creating a calm, comfortable environment during what are often emotional or high-stakes transactions. From celebratory milestones to life’s more
challenging moments, she sees her work as both practical and personal. Her priority is to make sure that all signatures are upheld by Texas state law.
Why 4:11?
Why the name 4:11 Notary? “I claim Ruth 4:11 as my inspiration: ‘And all the people
who were in the court, and the elders, said, We are witnesses.’ My husband, Daniel,
and I are Christians who do not hide the fact that we are, and 4:11 Notary came to
fruition after prayer.” The name reflects her values—honesty, trust, and a servant heart.
Now, about the concierge title. she will drive to wherever the document signing is,
whether it’s to someone’s home, office, coffee shop, hospital, or even jail. “I operate for the convenience of the parties signing the papers,” she says.
And her charges? The standard fee is $10 for each notarial stamp. She also charges for mileage and any toll fees when applicable. When called for a signing/project, she likes to disclose upfront what all charges will be, so there are no surprises.
While Texas law mandates the posting and itemization of fees, upfront
disclosure of costs is a standard practice for Sleinsky that promotes transparency,
professionalism, and helps avoid conflicts.
She feels clients expect and appreciate the transparency of knowing the complete cost up front.
How It Began
How did Araceli Sleinsky become a notary? “Daniel and I lived in Arizona and wanted to supplement our income from our regular 9-to-5 jobs, so I became a notary.
And not just a notary, but a bilingual notary. In states like Arizona or Texas, individuals speaking limited English sometimes feel they might be taken advantage of.
They appreciate someone who speaks the language.”
She helps these clients navigate English words that can have multiple meanings in
Spanish, so her clients have no misunderstandings about the documents they are
signing.
That grows trust, as well as referrals.
The Sleinskys moved to the Fort Worth area for her husband’s job in 2018. While they had grown her concierge notary business through connections in Arizona, she was
starting with no friends or connections in the Fort Worth area. To make matters more
complicated, she experienced a stroke in 2023. That led to her working fully in the
notary sector.
Something New: Digital (RON – Remote Online Notarization)
Araceli Sleinsky is entering a new digital world as an online notary. The State of Texas has commissioned notaries who have the authority to perform Remote Online
Notarizations using an audio-visual conference, rather than requiring the individual to
physically appear before the notary at the time of the notarization.
“I use a secure online platform that is specifically for notarizations. Think of having a
notarization done on something similar to Zoom, to give you an idea. It’s legal in Texas, but it is not legal in every state. As a notary, it’s my responsibility to verify the signer’s identity, ensure the meeting is recorded, and confirm that the signing complies with all Texas state regulations.”
The requirements for an online notarization include:
- Texas law requires online notaries to maintain electronic records, including a
backup of their online notarizations for five years following the date of
notarization
- Capturing a picture, front and back, of images of a government-issued ID of all
signers
Welcome to Texas, Araceli Sleinsky. You can sign and notarize documents that will
change lives.
Information box:
Company: 4:11 Notary – Your Concierge Notary
Email: Sleinsky@411Notary.net
Mobile: (817) 756-6533
Website: https://411notary.net
