Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements Flashcards

What information is required to appear on an Oklahoma notary public's official seal?

Answer: The notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Oklahoma,' and commission expiration date

Oklahoma law requires the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' 'State of Oklahoma,' and the commission expiration date on the official seal.

Which shapes are permitted for an Oklahoma notary's official seal or stamp?

Answer: Circular or rectangular only

Oklahoma law permits the official notary seal to be either circular or rectangular in shape.

What must an Oklahoma notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Answer: Immediately notify the Oklahoma Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal

A notary whose seal is lost or stolen must notify the Oklahoma Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal to continue performing valid notarial acts.

Under Oklahoma law, who bears personal responsibility for the security and proper use of a notary's official seal?

Answer: The notary public themselves

Each Oklahoma notary public is personally responsible for the safekeeping and proper use of their official seal; this duty cannot be delegated.

An Oklahoma notary's seal impression on a paper document must be:

Answer: Legible and clear enough to be reproduced in certified copies

Oklahoma requires that the seal impression be legible so the required information can be identified in photocopies and certified copies of documents.

What should an Oklahoma notary do with their official seal when their commission expires or they resign from office?

Answer: Destroy the seal or render it permanently unusable

When an Oklahoma notary's commission ends, the seal should be destroyed to prevent any unauthorized use after authority has lapsed.

May an Oklahoma notary use another commissioned notary's official seal to complete a notarization?

Answer: No, each notary must use only their own official seal at all times

Oklahoma law ties the official seal to the individual notary's commission; using another notary's seal is unauthorized and renders the notarization invalid.