Question 1

What is a mobile notary?

Accepted Answer

A mobile notary travels to the signer instead of requiring the signer to visit a bank, shipping store, or office. The Thomas Seal provides mobile appointments at homes, offices, hospitals, senior-living communities, care facilities, and other appropriate meeting locations.

Question 2

Do I need an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are strongly recommended so adequate time can be reserved for your signing. Same-day appointments may be available depending on the schedule, location, document type, and any witness requirements.

Question 3

Do you come to my home or business?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that's what I do. As a mobile notary based in Benbrook, I bring the signing to your kitchen table, youroffice, or anywhere in the Fort Worth area that's easiest for you. No waiting rooms, no running around.

Question 4

What should I have ready before my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please have the complete document, acceptable identification, and any required witnesses ready. Review the document beforehand for blank spaces, missing pages, or special instructions. If you are unsure whether the document requires an acknowledgment, jurat, witnesses, or another procedure, contact the document recipient or your attorney before the appointment.

Question 5

How fast can you arrive?

Accepted Answer

Usually the same day, often within a couple of hours. Because I'm local to Benbrook and Fort Worth, I can typically get to you quickly — just call or text 817-614-6489 and I'll give you a straight answer on timing.

Question 6

Do you offer free notarizations?

Accepted Answer

I do offer free notarizations from time to time for community events and good causes in our area — when my schedule allows. For regular appointments there is a modest travel fee, and I'll always tell you exactly what it is before you book.

Question 7

Which counties do you serve?

Accepted Answer

I serve Tarrant, Hood, Johnson, and Parker Counties — that covers Benbrook, Fort Worth, and the surrounding communities. If you're just outside those lines, call me anyway; I'll do my best to help.

Question 8

Can you tell me what type of notarization I need?

Accepted Answer

A notary cannot choose the notarial act for a signer because that decision may constitute legal advice. If your document does not specify the required notarial certificate, you may contact the document recipient, issuing agency, title company, or attorney for instructions. Once the required act is identified, the notary can perform it.

Question 9

Does notarization make my document legal?

Accepted Answer

No. Notarization does not make a document legal, valid, enforceable, or truthful. The notarization documents that a particular notarial act was performed and helps establish matters such as identity, personal appearance, acknowledgment, or an oath or affirmation, depending on the certificate used.

Question 10

What does a Notary Public do?

Accepted Answer

A Notary Public is an impartial public officer whose role includes verifying the identity of the signer, confirming the signer is appearing willingly, performing the required notarial act, and completing the notarial certificate. A notary does not determine whether a document is legally correct and cannot provide legal advice.

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