Cois M. Byrd Detention Center Notary — Southwest Detention Center, Murrieta CA

The most common reason families need a notary at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is a power of attorney. When someone is incarcerated, a spouse, parent, sibling, or attorney may need legal authority to handle property, financial accounts, vehicle sales, legal proceedings, or other matters on their behalf. That authority requires a properly signed and notarized power of attorney — and the incarcerated person must sign it in the presence of a notary.

A mobile notary experienced with detention facility visits removes the logistical barrier. Geoff Smith Notary will coordinate with you on scheduling, confirm Cois Byrd's professional visitation procedures, and come directly to the facility to witness and notarize the document.

Families coordinating from Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, or Winchester are all welcome to reach out — Cois M. Byrd is the county facility that serves the entire Southwest Riverside County region.

Legal and financial matters don't pause when someone is incarcerated. Beyond power of attorney, many other documents may need a notarized signature from an incarcerated person:

• Powers of attorney (general, financial, limited)
• Property deeds and real estate transfer documents
• Affidavits and sworn declarations
• Divorce and child custody paperwork
• Vehicle title transfers
• Financial account authorizations
• Consent forms for minors
• General legal declarations and statements

If you're unsure whether your document requires notarization or what the facility will allow, contact us — we can help you work through the logistics before scheduling a visit.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center — commonly referred to as the Southwest Detention Center — is operated by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and located at 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563. It is the primary pretrial detention facility for Southwest Riverside County.

Arrestees from Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, and surrounding communities are booked and held here during the pretrial period — which can span days, weeks, or months. This is when legal and financial documents most commonly need to be executed, and when a mobile notary visit is both practical and necessary.

If you are unsure whether your family member is held at Cois M. Byrd or another facility, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department maintains an inmate locator online. Contact us once you've confirmed the location and we'll take it from there.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center handles notary visits through its professional visitation process. Before scheduling, confirm with the facility what their current procedure is — requirements can change, and it's worth a quick call to the facility to verify what is needed before your appointment.

The signer will need valid government-issued photo identification. A California state ID or driver's license is standard. If the signer does not have their ID available, contact us to discuss what alternative identification may be acceptable under California notary law.

Documents should be fully prepared and ready to sign before the visit. The notary's role is to verify identity and witness the signing — not to advise on document content. If you need guidance on drafting a power of attorney or other legal document, consult an attorney before scheduling the notary appointment.

Once you're ready, call (951) 249-3965 and we'll walk through the details and get an appointment on the calendar.

A facility visit fee of $15 applies to jail and detention center visits, in addition to the standard travel fee for your city. California notary fees are set by state law at $15 per notarized signature.

For a full breakdown of travel fees by city, see the pricing page.