MN Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 2

Question 1

When must a Minnesota notary affix their official stamp on a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

At the time the notarial act is performed

Answer

The notary must affix their official stamp contemporaneously with performing the notarial act, not before or long after.

Question 2

If ink from a Minnesota notary's stamp is smeared and the impression is illegible, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Re-stamp in a clear area of the certificate or attach a fresh certificate page

Answer

A legible stamp impression is required; if the stamp is unreadable, the notary should re-stamp or attach a new certificate with a clear impression.

Question 3

A Minnesota notary's stamp impression must be capable of being reproduced in what manner?

Accepted Answer

It must be photographically reproducible, meaning it shows clearly in photocopies

Answer

Minnesota requires notary stamp impressions to be photographically reproducible so they remain visible and legible in copies of the notarized document.

Question 4

May a Minnesota employer require a notary employee to surrender their notary stamp upon leaving employment?

Accepted Answer

No, the stamp belongs to the notary, not the employer

Answer

Because the stamp belongs to the individual notary, employers cannot require surrender of the notary's official stamp upon termination of employment.

Question 5

What color ink should a Minnesota notary use for their official stamp?

Accepted Answer

Any color that produces a legible, photographically reproducible image

Answer

Minnesota law does not mandate a specific ink color, but the stamp impression must be legible and photographically reproducible.

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MN Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 2