AL Notary Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

Which of the following information is required to appear on an Alabama notary public's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Alabama'

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The notary's home address and phone number

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The notary's commission expiration date and bond amount

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The notary's Social Security number and date of birth

Question 2

Which type of seal impression is acceptable for use by an Alabama notary public?

Accepted Answer

Both an inked rubber stamp and an embossing seal

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Only an embossing seal that raises the paper

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Only a blue-ink rubber stamp

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Only a pre-inked stamp purchased from the state

Question 3

Who is responsible for the security and safekeeping of an Alabama notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

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The county probate judge who issued the commission

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The notary's employer or supervising attorney

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The Alabama Secretary of State's office

Question 4

What should an Alabama notary public do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Report the loss and obtain a replacement seal promptly

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Continue notarizing without a seal until the commission expires

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File for a new commission immediately

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Notify only their employer but no government authority

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of affixing the official seal to a notarized document in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

To authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary

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To replace the notary's signature on the document

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To indicate the document has been recorded with the county

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To certify that the document has been reviewed by an attorney

Question 6

May an Alabama notary public allow another individual to use their official notary seal?

Accepted Answer

No, only the commissioned notary may use their seal

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Yes, with written permission from the county probate judge

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Yes, if the person is a licensed attorney

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Yes, if the notary is temporarily unavailable

Question 7

Where on a notarized document should an Alabama notary affix their seal impression?

Accepted Answer

Near the notary's signature on the notarial certificate

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On the first page of every document regardless of content

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On the back of each page of the document

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Anywhere on the document as long as it is visible