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1. Which type of notary seal creates a raised impression in paper without using ink?

   • A. Rubber stamp seal
   • B. Electronic seal
   • C. Embosser seal
   • D. Digital certificate seal

   Answer: C. Embosser seal

   An embosser presses the seal design into the paper to create a raised, tactile impression without ink, though many states now also require an inked stamp for photocopy legibility.

2. Which of the following is something a notary should NEVER do?

   • A. Charge a fee for a notarial act
   • B. Keep a detailed notary journal
   • C. Sign a blank notarial certificate before completing it
   • D. Use an official embossed seal

   Answer: C. Sign a blank notarial certificate before completing it

   Signing a blank certificate is a serious violation because the blank could be completed with fraudulent information, effectively pre-authorizing fraud.

3. What information must typically appear on a notary's official seal in most U.S. states?

   • A. The notary's home address and phone number
   • B. The notary's name and commission expiration date
   • C. The notary's social security number
   • D. The date of each notarial act

   Answer: B. The notary's name and commission expiration date

   Most states require the notary's name, state of commission, and commission expiration date to appear on the official seal.

4. What should a notary do immediately if their official seal is lost or stolen?

   • A. Order a replacement seal and resume notarizing
   • B. Report it to the state commissioning authority and obtain a new seal
   • C. Notify only their employer and keep a record
   • D. Wait until their commission renews before reporting

   Answer: B. Report it to the state commissioning authority and obtain a new seal

   A lost or stolen seal must be reported to the state commissioning authority to prevent unauthorized use and protect the integrity of notarial acts.

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