Notary Latina Brings Mobile Services to Downtown Tampa

Sara Román's Notary Kiosk provides essential services to Spanish-speaking community members near the courthouse.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Sara Román, founder of Notary Latina, has launched a mobile notary office called Notary Kiosk in downtown Tampa. Parked outside the Hillsborough County Courthouse, the bright yellow trailer provides notarizations, fingerprinting, document preparation, and other services to Spanish-speaking clients. Román's grassroots business model is built on community support, with donated supplies filling her workspace and a mission to bridge digital and language divides.

Why it matters

Román's Notary Kiosk addresses access barriers for Spanish-speaking residents who need legal and administrative services near the courthouse. By providing a visible, convenient, and community-supported resource, the mobile notary office helps break down language and technology hurdles that can prevent people from engaging with the justice system.

The details

Román, 42, chose the location of her Notary Kiosk trailer for its proximity to the courthouse and public transportation routes, making it easily accessible for clients who may be navigating complicated legal processes on foot or by bus. The trailer is stocked with donated office supplies, and Román encourages the community to contribute rather than purchase new materials for her. She also offers virtual court hearing assistance, helping clients connect to Zoom and interpret proceedings.

  • Notary Kiosk launched in June 2025.
  • Román's current parking space rental agreement runs through May 2026.

The players

Sara Román

The 42-year-old founder of Notary Latina who launched the Notary Kiosk mobile notary office in downtown Tampa.

Notary Kiosk

Román's mobile notary office, a bright yellow trailer parked outside the Hillsborough County Courthouse that provides essential services to the Spanish-speaking community.

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What they’re saying

“Everything that I have here was gifted to me. Every time I tell people, I get overwhelmed.”

— Sara Román, Founder, Notary Latina (83degreesmedia.com)

“When you start something, yes, you need money. But you need the community more.”

— Sara Román, Founder, Notary Latina (83degreesmedia.com)

What’s next

Román will decide whether to expand Notary Kiosk after her current parking space rental agreement expires in May 2026. She is also exploring grant opportunities and investing in technology infrastructure to scale the business.

The takeaway

Sara Román's Notary Kiosk demonstrates how grassroots entrepreneurship, built on community support and a mission to address access barriers, can create meaningful impact for underserved populations. By providing essential services in a visible and convenient location, Román is bridging digital and language divides and redefining what successful small business development can look like.