It is important to inquire if your embossed seal must be photographically reproducible with your State Board. Some states will require you to use a Seal Inker to authenticate your embossed notary seal. Using a seal inker not only helps stay within state guidelines, but also deters against fraudulent uses and tampering of notarial seals. Whether your state requires the use of a Seal Inker or not, it is a wise addition to your notary supplies. A notary Seal Inker also allows documents with an embossed seal to be easily photocopied or faxed which is especially useful when your client is out of town.