AR-Notary Official Seal and Stamping Device Requirements Flashcards
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An Arkansas notary's coworker asks to borrow the notary's stamp to "finish some paperwork." What should the notary do?
Answer: Refuse, because the seal may be used only by the notary
The official seal is for the exclusive use of the commissioned notary and must never be used by anyone else.
An Arkansas notary discovers their official stamp is missing from a locked desk drawer. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Promptly notify the Secretary of State that the seal was lost or stolen
A lost or stolen seal should be reported promptly to the Secretary of State so misuse can be flagged.
When an Arkansas notary's commission expires and is not renewed, what should be done with the stamping device?
Answer: Destroy or deface it so it cannot be misused
Upon expiration or resignation, the notary should destroy or render the seal unusable to prevent fraudulent use.
An employer who paid for a notary employee's seal claims the seal when the employee quits. Who rightfully controls the seal?
Answer: The notary, because the seal belongs exclusively to the commissioned individual
Regardless of who paid for it, the official seal is the exclusive property of the notary and cannot be kept by an employer.
Where should an Arkansas notary keep the official seal when it is not in use?
Answer: In a secure location under the notary's direct and exclusive control
The notary must keep the seal secure and under sole control to prevent unauthorized use.
A signer offers extra money if the notary will stamp several blank forms to be filled in later. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse, because affixing the seal to blank or incomplete documents is prohibited
A notary may never affix the official seal to a blank or incomplete document, regardless of payment or trust.
Which scenario describes a misuse of the Arkansas notary seal?
Answer: Stamping a personal letter to make it look official without performing a notarial act
The seal may be used only in connection with an actual notarial act, never to lend false officialness to other papers.