Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements Flashcards

Which of the following items is required to appear on a Delaware notary public's official seal?

Answer: The notary's name and 'State of Delaware'

Delaware law requires the official seal to display the notary's name and the words 'State of Delaware' along with 'Notary Public.'

What must a Delaware notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Answer: Report the loss to the Delaware Department of State and take steps to prevent misuse

A notary must promptly notify the Delaware Department of State when a seal is lost or stolen to prevent fraudulent notarizations.

Which type of seal device is acceptable for use by a Delaware notary public?

Answer: Either a rubber ink stamp or an embosser

Delaware permits notaries to use either a rubber ink stamp or an embosser, provided the impression is clear and legible on the document.

When must a Delaware notary stop using their official seal?

Answer: On the day the commission expires or is revoked

A notary's authority to perform official acts and use their seal ends on the expiration or revocation date of their commission.

Who bears primary responsibility for the safekeeping of a notary's official seal in Delaware?

Answer: The notary public personally

The individual notary is personally responsible for keeping the seal secure and preventing unauthorized use.

May a Delaware notary public permit another person to use their official seal?

Answer: No, the seal is personal and may not be used by another

A notary's seal is personal and may never be used by another person; doing so could constitute notarial misconduct or fraud.

What should a Delaware notary do with their seal when their commission expires and they do not intend to renew?

Answer: Destroy or deface the seal to prevent future unauthorized use

To prevent fraudulent use after expiration, a notary who does not renew should destroy or deface the seal so it cannot produce a valid impression.