GA Notary Seal and Certificate 2

Question 1

Which piece of information is required to appear on a Georgia notary public's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission expiration date

Answer

Georgia law requires the notary's commission expiration date to appear on the official seal along with the notary's name, county, and 'Notary Public, State of Georgia.'

Question 2

A Georgia notary uses an embossing (dry) seal on a document without adding ink. Is the notarization valid?

Accepted Answer

No, a dry embossment must be made visible with ink or another method

Answer

A dry embossment must be made photographically reproducible, typically by applying ink or another method, because undetectable seals can cause problems with document reproduction.

Question 3

After a Georgia notary's commission expires, the notary continues to use their old seal on documents. This is:

Accepted Answer

A violation because authority to notarize ends at expiration

Answer

A notary's authority ends when their commission expires, and using the seal after that date constitutes unauthorized notarization.

Question 4

A Georgia notary's seal stamp is stolen. What is the appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county of appointment

Answer

A notary must promptly notify the Clerk of the Superior Court in their county of appointment when their seal is lost, misplaced, or stolen to protect against unauthorized use.

Question 5

Who is responsible for the physical security of a Georgia notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary personally, even if the employer purchased it

Answer

The notary is personally responsible for the safekeeping of their seal, regardless of who purchased it or where it is kept.

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GA Notary Seal and Certificate 2