MO Notary - Missouri Notary Journal and Seal Requirements Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Missouri notary's official seal must contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

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The county of commission

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The notary's name exactly as it appears on the commission

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The notary's commission number

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The words 'State of Missouri'

Question 2

According to Missouri law, what are the requirements for a notary's journal?

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A permanently bound book with numbered pages.

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A loose-leaf binder with numbered pages for easy removal.

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An electronic file that can be edited.

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Any type of notebook, as long as entries are chronological.

Question 3

A Missouri notary performs a notarization on January 15, 2026. The notary's commission expires on March 1, 2029, and they decide to resign their commission on December 31, 2032. At a minimum, until what date must the notary keep the journal containing the record of the January 15th notarization?

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December 31, 2042

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March 1, 2029

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December 31, 2032

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January 15, 2036

Question 4

Which of the following pieces of information is a Missouri notary explicitly prohibited from recording in their journal?

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The signer's Social Security number

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The fee charged for the notarial act

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The address where the notarization was performed

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A description of the identification document presented

Question 5

A customer presents a document for notarization but is not personally known to the notary. The customer provides a valid, state-issued driver's license as identification. Which of the following details from the ID must the notary record in their journal?

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The type of document, its issuing agency, serial number, and its date of issuance or expiration.

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The customer's height and weight.

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The date the customer's photograph was taken.

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The customer's full residential address as listed on the license.

Question 6

If a Missouri notary's official seal is lost or stolen, what is the first required action?

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Notify the Secretary of State.

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Order a new seal immediately.

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Publish a notice in a local newspaper.

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File a report with the local police department.