Precision & integrity
Every notarial act follows Washington State law to the letter. Documents are reviewed carefully, IDs are verified properly, and entries are logged in a complete, secure notary journal.
A Seattle notary built on trust and care.
Hello Group LLC was founded to make notarization easier, friendlier, and more reliable for the people and businesses of the greater Seattle area — without ever sacrificing the precision the work requires.
We believe a good notary appointment should feel calm, competent, and respectful — never rushed and never confusing. Whether you are closing on a home, helping a parent put their affairs in order, or signing a contract for your business, you deserve a professional who shows up prepared and treats your documents with the gravity they deserve.
The notary practice of Hello Group LLC.
Meet the founder
Jody E. Bardacke
Jody is a commissioned Washington State Notary Public and the founder of Hello Group LLC. With a background built on attention to detail, discretion, and genuine kindness, Jody helps clients navigate one of life's most overlooked but important moments — getting a document signed correctly.
From real estate closings to estate-planning documents, from hospital visits to small-business contracts, Jody approaches every appointment with the same standard: do it carefully, do it right, and treat the client like a neighbor. The work moves at the client's pace — questions are welcomed, instructions are explained, and nothing leaves the meeting until both parties are confident it is correct.
- Commissioned Washington Notary Public
- Bonded and E&O insured
- Seattle-based, locally owned
- Client-first appointments
- Continuous education in WA notary law
- Comfortable in any setting
Our story
How Hello Group LLC came to be.
Hello Group LLC began with a simple observation: too many people were being turned away, rushed through, or treated like an inconvenience when they needed a notary. We set out to build something better.
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Background
Years of professional service
Built a career grounded in detail-oriented work, customer trust, and quiet, capable problem-solving — exactly the qualities a great notary needs.
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Commissioned
Washington State Notary Public
Completed required training, passed the state exam, secured a surety bond, and was commissioned as an official Notary Public in Washington.
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Today
Hello Group LLC
Founded Hello Group LLC to bring kind, on-location notarization to individuals, families, and businesses across Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound region.
What we value
Four principles, every appointment.
These are the standards we hold ourselves to — on every signing, with every client, from the first hello to the last signature.
Genuine care
Most signings happen at meaningful moments — a closing, an estate plan, helping a parent. We meet every client with warmth, patience, and zero judgment.
Respect for your time
We arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work. No wandering, no fumbling — just a clear, efficient appointment from greeting to goodbye.
Modern & accessible
Easy online requests, fast confirmations, transparent pricing, and clear communication every step of the way.
Our mission
To make professional notary services more accessible, transparent, and human across the Seattle area — one signature at a time.
Our philosophy
Every document tells a story. We treat each appointment with the discretion, attention, and respect that story deserves.
Our community
We are proudly part of the Seattle community we serve — and we show up the way good neighbors do: on time, prepared, and ready to help.
Where we work
Proudly serving the greater Seattle area.
Hello Group LLC travels throughout King County and surrounding communities — from downtown Seattle high-rises and Capitol Hill apartments to suburban homes, corporate offices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and assisted-living facilities.
Common service areas include Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Mercer Island, Shoreline, Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, Issaquah, Sammamish, Bothell, Edmonds, and beyond. Outside this radius? Just ask — we'll quote a travel fee and do our best to make it work.
Common questions
More about Hello Group LLC.
Who is the notary behind Hello Group LLC?
Hello Group LLC is owned and operated by Jody E. Bardacke, a commissioned Washington State Notary Public based in Seattle. Jody personally handles every appointment.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Hello Group LLC operates under a current Washington State notary commission, carries the required surety bond, and maintains errors-and-omissions (E&O) coverage.
What kinds of clients do you work with?
Individuals, families, attorneys, real estate agents, title companies, financial advisors, healthcare facilities, and small businesses throughout the greater Seattle area.
What makes Hello Group LLC different from a UPS Store or bank notary?
We come to you — at home, at work, at a hospital, or anywhere convenient — and we make time for context, questions, and care. We are not a counter you stand in line for; we are a scheduled, professional visit.
Ready when you are
Work with a notary who treats it personally.
Reach out and we'll get you scheduled — quickly, clearly, and on your terms.
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