Notary Seal, Stamp & Certificate Requirements Flashcards
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A notary's rubber stamp seal is damaged mid-document batch. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Stop notarizing and obtain a replacement seal before continuing
A legible, complete seal impression is required on every notarized document, so a damaged seal must be replaced before further notarizations.
Which element is NEVER required on a notary seal in any U.S. state?
Answer: Notary's social security number
No state requires a notary's Social Security number to appear on the official seal.
A signer asks the notary to attach a loose certificate to a document after the original certificate page was lost. What must the notary ensure?
Answer: The loose certificate is stapled securely and describes the document it pertains to
A loose certificate must be firmly attached and contain sufficient description to identify the document it relates to in order to be valid.
In most states, when a notary commission expires, what must happen to the official seal?
Answer: It must be destroyed or defaced to prevent unauthorized use
Upon commission expiration, the seal must be destroyed or rendered unusable to prevent fraudulent use by an unauthorized person.
A notary certificate states 'subscribed and sworn before me.' What type of notarial act does this language indicate?
Answer: Jurat
The phrase 'subscribed and sworn before me' is the hallmark wording of a jurat, confirming the signer swore an oath and signed in the notary's presence.
Which of the following best describes an embosser seal used without ink?
Answer: It produces a raised impression and is valid only when ink-enhanced in many states
Embosser seals create a raised impression that can be difficult to photocopy, so many states require an ink stamp alongside or ink-enhancement of embossed seals.
A notary certificate is completed but the notary forgot to affix the seal. The signer has already left. What should the notary do?
Answer: Contact the signer to return so the seal can be affixed in their presence if required by state law
The signer should return so the notary can properly complete the notarization, since affixing the seal after the fact without the signer may invalidate the act depending on state rules.