FL Notary Notary Seal and Journal Requirements

Question 1

What shape must a Florida notary's official seal be?

Accepted Answer

Circular or rectangular

Answer

Florida law requires a notary's official seal to be either circular (with a diameter of 1.5–2 inches) or rectangular (no larger than 1×2.5 inches).

Question 2

What information is REQUIRED to appear on a Florida notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public State of Florida,' and commission expiration date

Answer

A Florida notary seal must display the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public State of Florida,' and the commission expiration date.

Question 3

A Florida notary's seal impression must be what color when affixed to paper documents?

Accepted Answer

Black or blue ink that is photographically reproducible

Answer

Florida law requires the notary seal ink to be photographically reproducible, which typically means black or blue ink, to ensure the seal appears clearly in copies.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Notify the Department of State in writing and disable the lost seal

Answer

If a notary's seal is lost or stolen, they must notify the Department of State and should take steps to prevent unauthorized use of the lost seal.

Question 5

Is a Florida notary required by law to keep a notarial journal?

Accepted Answer

No, a journal is optional but recommended

Answer

Florida law does not require traditional notaries to keep a journal, though it is highly recommended as a best practice and is required for Remote Online Notarization (RON).

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FL Notary Notary Seal and Journal Requirements