FREE AR-Notary Official Seal and Stamping Device Requirements Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following elements is REQUIRED to be on an Arkansas notary public's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission name as it appears on their commission certificate.

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The notary's commission number.

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The Great Seal of the State of Arkansas.

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The notary's commission expiration date.

Question 2

What information is NOT required to be included on an Arkansas notary's official stamping device?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission expiration date.

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The notary's name as commissioned.

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The words "Notary Public".

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The name of the county where the notary is commissioned.

Question 3

An Arkansas notary's official seal must be in what format?

Accepted Answer

A rubber stamp with seal information to be used with ink.

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An electronic image file.

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A crimper-style embosser that raises the paper.

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Any format as long as it contains the required information.

Question 4

If a notary's official stamping device is lost or stolen, what is the first action the notary must take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Arkansas Secretary of State in writing immediately.

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File a report with the local police department.

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Publish a notice in a local newspaper.

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Purchase a new stamp immediately.

Question 5

A notary's official stamp impression must be reproducible under photographic methods. What color ink is required?

Accepted Answer

Black ink.

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Blue ink.

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Any dark colored ink like blue or black.

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The ink color is not specified by law.

Question 6

Where should the notary's official seal be placed on a document?

Accepted Answer

Near the notary's official signature on the notarial certificate.

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Over the notary's signature to prevent fraud.

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At the top right corner of the page.

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On the back of the notarized page.

Question 7

Can a notary use a single stamping device if they are commissioned in two different Arkansas counties?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary can only be commissioned in one county at a time.

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Yes, if the stamp lists both counties.

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Yes, as long as they file a bond in both counties.

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No, unless they get special permission from the Secretary of State.