DE Notary Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The notary's name and 'State of Delaware'

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Either a rubber ink stamp or an embosser

Answer

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

Question 4

When must a Delaware notary stop using their official seal?

Accepted Answer

On the day the commission expires or is revoked

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

Answer

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

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