KY Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 3

Question 1

A Kentucky notary performs a notarial act and then discovers the certificate wording was incorrect. What is the proper remedy?

Accepted Answer

Attach a corrective certificate with the correct wording and note the amendment

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Re-notarize the entire document from scratch with a new signature date

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Scratch out the old wording and write in the correct language

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Do nothing, as certificates cannot be amended after sealing

Question 2

In Kentucky, can a notary certificate be typed, stamped, or handwritten?

Accepted Answer

Typed, stamped, or handwritten certificates are all acceptable

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Only typed certificates are valid

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Only pre-printed forms from the Secretary of State are valid

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Certificates must be notarized by a second notary

Question 3

What happens if a Kentucky notary's seal impression is illegible on a document?

Accepted Answer

The notary may re-ink and re-apply the seal, or use a self-inking stamp for clarity

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The notarization is automatically void

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The document must be completely redone

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The notary should write 'seal applied' in the margin

Question 4

When must a Kentucky notary print or type their name below their signature on a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Always — the printed name is a mandatory component of the certificate

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Only when the signature is illegible

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Only for real estate documents

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Only when the seal does not include the notary's name

Question 5

Can a Kentucky notary notarize a document written in a foreign language?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the notary can verify the identity of the signer and the certificate is in English

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No, all notarized documents must be in English

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Only if the notary is fluent in the foreign language

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Only with prior approval from the Secretary of State

Question 6

What is the significance of the expiration date on a Kentucky notary certificate?

Accepted Answer

It shows when the notary's authority to perform the act was valid

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It indicates when the document expires

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It tells the document recipient when to renew the document

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It has no legal significance