Official Seal and Stamp Specifications and Security Flashcards
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What information must appear on an Illinois notary's official seal?
Answer: The notary's name, commission expiration date, county, and the words 'Notary Public' and 'State of Illinois'
An Illinois notary seal must include the notary's name, commission expiration date, county, and the designations 'Notary Public' and 'State of Illinois'.
What type of seal is required for Illinois notaries?
Answer: Either a rubber ink stamp or embossed seal
Illinois allows notaries to use either a rubber ink stamp or an embossed seal.
How must an Illinois notary secure their seal when not in use?
Answer: Keep it in a locked area under the notary's exclusive control
Illinois notaries must keep their seal in a secure, locked location under their exclusive control.
What should an Illinois notary do if their seal is lost or stolen?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement immediately
A lost or stolen seal must be reported to the Secretary of State, and a replacement obtained.
Can an Illinois notary use their seal on a blank piece of paper for someone to use later?
Answer: No, the seal may only be affixed at the time of the notarial act
An Illinois notary must never pre-stamp blank pages. The seal may only be affixed at the time the notarial act is performed.
If an Illinois notary changes their name, what must happen to their seal?
Answer: Obtain a new seal with the updated name and destroy the old seal
When a notary's legal name changes, they must obtain a new seal and destroy the old one.