Mobile Notary vs. The UPS Store: Why We Come to You
"Why should I pay for a mobile notary when I can just go to The UPS Store for $10?"
We get this question all the time, and it is a fair one. If you have a simple, single-page document and you are already standing in line to ship a package, a shipping store might be a fine option.
But for important life documents—like Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, or Real Estate Deeds—the "cheap" option often ends up costing you more in time, stress, and rejected documents.
Here are the 3 main reasons why clients in Phoenix and Scottsdale choose Cactus Seal Notary over a shipping counter.
1. The "We Can't Do That" Problem
Did you know that many shipping stores have strict policies against notarizing Wills, Living Trusts, or I-9 forms?
The Issue: Store employees are often instructed to refuse complex legal documents because they carry high liability. They also typically cannot provide witnesses, which are required by Arizona law for many estate planning documents.
The Result: You drive to the store, wait in line, and get turned away at the counter.
Our Solution: We specialize in complex paperwork. We know exactly how to handle Wills and Trusts, and we can even bring witnesses if you need them (just ask when booking!).
2. Privacy & Professionalism
Notarizing a document often involves sensitive personal information—financial figures, inheritance details, or medical directives.
The Store Experience: You are standing at a public counter, shouting your personal details over the sound of packing tape and other customers waiting in line behind you.
The Mobile Experience: We meet you in the privacy of your home, office, or a quiet coffee shop. We take the time to verify your ID and ensure you are comfortable with what you are signing, without an audience.
3. We Go Where They Can't
The biggest advantage of a mobile notary is right in the name: Mobile. We regularly visit locations that shipping stores simply can't serve:
Hospitals & Nursing Homes: For family members who cannot travel.
Offices: So you don't have to take a lunch break to sign a contract.
Airports: For last-minute travel permissions.
Time is Money. By the time you drive to the store, find parking, and wait in line, you have lost an hour of your day. We give that hour back to you.
Ready to book a professional? Skip the line and let us come to you.