ID Notary - Idaho Notary The Notary's Official Seal Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following elements is required to be included on an Idaho notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's state-issued commission number

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The notary's business address

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The Great Seal of the State of Idaho

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The county where the notary is commissioned

Question 2

An Idaho notary, commissioned in 2023, is purchasing a new official seal. What are the shape and border requirements for the stamp?

Accepted Answer

Rectangular or circular with a serrated or milled-edge border

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Rectangular or circular with a smooth border

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Oval or square with any border style

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Any shape, as long as it contains the required information

Question 3

A notary in Boise is performing a notarization. Which of the following pieces of information is PERMITTED, but not required, on the official notary stamp itself?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission expiration date

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The notary's telephone number

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The address of the Secretary of State's office

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The notary's signature

Question 4

A newly commissioned Idaho notary realizes their official stamp was stolen from their desk. What is the notary's immediate responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Promptly notify the Idaho Secretary of State's office.

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Wait a week to see if it turns up before taking any action.

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Order an identical replacement stamp immediately.

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Publish a notice in the local newspaper.

Question 5

Regarding the physical characteristics of a rectangular official notary stamp in Idaho, what are the maximum dimensions?

Accepted Answer

2.25 inches by 1 inch

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3 inches by 1.5 inches

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2.5 inches by 1.25 inches

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2 inches by 2 inches

Question 6

An Idaho notary's commission is about to expire, and they have completed the renewal process. When can they begin using their new official seal that contains the new commission dates?

Accepted Answer

On the first day of their new commission term.

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As soon as the new seal is received, they must destroy the old one.

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They can use either the old or new seal for a 30-day grace period.

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Immediately, as long as they make a note in their journal.