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  1. Which of the following is required on a NH notary's official seal or stamp?

    Answer: The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' and 'New Hampshire'

    A NH notary seal must contain the notary's name, the title 'Notary Public,' and the state name 'New Hampshire.'

  2. Can a NH notary use an embosser seal instead of an inked stamp?

    Answer: Yes, both embosser and inked stamp seals are permitted in NH

    NH law permits both embosser (raised) seals and inked rubber stamp seals as official notarial seals.

  3. What is the application fee status for a NH notary commission as of recent NH law?

    Answer: There is a nominal application fee payable to the Secretary of State

    NH charges a nominal application processing fee; applicants should verify the current amount with the Secretary of State's office.

  4. A NH notary's commission certificate is lost or destroyed. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Contact the NH Secretary of State to request a replacement certificate

    The notary should contact the Secretary of State's office to obtain a replacement commission certificate.

  5. Can a NH notary perform notarial acts in a different capacity, such as a justice of the peace, using the same commission?

    Answer: No, each appointed role is separate; a notary commission only authorizes notarial acts, not JP functions

    A notary commission and a justice of the peace appointment are separate offices with distinct authorities; one commission does not confer the other's powers.

  6. Before a NH notary's commission expires, they wish to continue as a notary. When should they submit their renewal application?

    Answer: Before the current commission expires to avoid a lapse in authority

    To maintain uninterrupted notarial authority, a notary should apply for renewal before the current commission expires, as there is no grace period.