NH Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements Flashcards

Under New Hampshire law, what must a notary public use to authenticate a notarial act?

Answer: An official stamp or seal

NH RSA 455-A requires a notary public to use an official stamp or seal when performing a notarial act to authenticate the notarization.

Which of the following pieces of information is REQUIRED to appear on a New Hampshire notary stamp?

Answer: The notary's commission expiration date

A New Hampshire notary stamp must include the notary's commission expiration date so parties can verify the notary was authorized at the time of the act.

Which phrase is required to appear on a New Hampshire notary public's official stamp?

Answer: Notary Public

The phrase 'Notary Public' is a mandatory element on a New Hampshire notary stamp to identify the signer's official capacity.

What geographic designation must appear on a New Hampshire notary's official stamp?

Answer: State of New Hampshire

The stamp must indicate 'State of New Hampshire' to establish the jurisdiction that granted the notary's commission.

A New Hampshire notary's stamp impression on a document must be:

Answer: Legible and capable of being photocopied

NH law requires that a notary's stamp impression be legible and reproducible in copies, ensuring the notarization can be verified in photocopied or scanned documents.

What must a New Hampshire notary public include on the stamp in addition to their name and the words 'Notary Public'?

Answer: The state name and commission expiration date

NH notary stamps must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of New Hampshire,' and the commission expiration date as required elements.

Under NH law, who is responsible for the security of a notary's official stamp?

Answer: The notary public personally

The notary public is personally responsible for the security and control of their official stamp to prevent unauthorized use.