Notary Official Seal

A Notary Official seal is one of two things. It is either an inked imprint or an embossed crinkle on a document. So, when a notary authenticates a document, his or her seal and signature make the document official.

Today, ink stamps pretty much replaced embossers. However, an embosser adds an element of status (at least visually) to a document or instrument. So, when you hear the term seal, it can be either a stamp or an embossed impression. Hence, the expression “seal” is often interchangeable with the word “stamp.”

Notaries must be aware that when affixing the seal it should be clear and legible. Should the seal be blurred then the notary should strike through the defective impression and affix a new one adjacent to the faulty seal. Feel free to read our article on how to Fix a Blotchy Notary Seal.

Information required on a Notary Official Seal

Every state has its own set of requirements for what information the notarial seal must contain. But generally, the following information should be contained on the seal.

• Notary Public’s name
• The State where the notary is commissioned
• The date the notary’s commission expires

A notary official seal should never be loaned to another person. It must be securely guarded as the important device that it is. Therefore, keep it in a secure place.

If you need to discard a seal, don’t simply be put into the trash can. Remember, if fallen into the wrong hands it could be used to create fraud. Therefore, you should remove the rubber from the tamp housing. Then cut-up the rubber so that it cannot be used again.

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