Frequently Asked Questions

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A notary public is an official appointed by the state government to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

You will need to provide a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to be notarized.

We offer Mobile notary services. We can notarize a variety or documents including; bills of sale, personal documents, affidavits, power of attorney, wills, deeds, and more.

 Yes, appointments are required to ensure availability, especially since we are a  mobile services and after-hours appointments. 

Online: Use our booking system on the Book Now page.

Phone: Call us directly at 800-865-0004.

Email: Send us your request at info@tampedinkedandsealed.com, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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We offer flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate your schedule.

A mobile notary is helpful when traveling to an office is not convenient or possible. Many clients request mobile notarization when they need documents notarized at their home, workplace, hospital, or another meeting location. Mobile service is also useful for individuals with busy schedules who prefer evening or on-site appointments. 

Yes. Mobile appointments are available at homes, offices, hospitals, and other agreed-upon locations within the service area.

No. Documents should not be signed until you are in the presence of the notary unless the document specifically states otherwise. 

Multiple documents can be notarized during the same appointment as long as each signer presents proper identification.

No. A notary public cannot provide legal advice or prepare legal documents. If you have questions about the content of your documents, you should consult an attorney. 

 An apostille may be required when a document issued in the United States needs to be used in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. Common situations include international marriage, studying abroad, dual citizenship applications, business transactions overseas, or adopting a child from another country.

No. A Texas Apostille can only authenticate documents signed by a Texas official or notarized by a Texas Notary. If your birth certificate is from Louisiana, you’ll need a Louisiana Apostille.

yes. However, the Apostille itself is usually issued in English. The country receiving the document may require a certified translation of the original document after it has been Apostilled.  

Absolutely! We work with many graduates from UH, Rice, and TSU who need their educational credentials authenticated for jobs overseas. 

You may need an estate planning notary when completing important legal documents such as powers of attorney, living wills, healthcare directives, or trust documents. Notarization helps verify the identity of the signer and ensures the documents are executed properly for legal use.

Many estate planning documents require notarization in order to be legally recognized. Documents such as powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and certain trust documents often require a notary.

Yes. Mobile appointments allow documents to be notarized at your home, office, hospital, or attorney’s office.

Some estate planning documents may require witnesses in addition to notarization. Your attorney or document provider will typically specify if witnesses are needed.

No. A notary public cannot provide legal advice or explain legal documents. If you have questions about the content of your documents, you should consult an attorney.

Each signer must present a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or state identification card.