OR Notary Notary Seal and Journal Requirements 2

Question 1

Can an Oregon notary use a rubber stamp as their official seal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a rubber stamp or embossing seal may be used

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No, only an embossing seal is allowed

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Only electronic notaries may use a stamp

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Only if approved by the county clerk

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the notary seal on a document?

Accepted Answer

To authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary

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To replace the notary's signature

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To indicate the document has been filed with the court

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To show the document has been witnessed by two people

Question 3

Must an Oregon notary include their commission expiration date in their official seal?

Accepted Answer

No, the commission expiration date is not required on the seal itself

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Yes, it must appear prominently on the seal

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Only for electronic notarizations

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Only if required by the document recipient

Question 4

If a journal entry is made in error, how should an Oregon notary correct it?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it

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Use correction fluid to cover the mistake and rewrite

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Tear out the page and rewrite the entry

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Leave the error and add a note on a separate page

Question 5

Can an Oregon notary's journal be subpoenaed as evidence in a legal proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary journal can be subpoenaed in legal proceedings

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No, journals are confidential and protected from disclosure

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Only with the notary's written consent

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Only if the notary is a party to the lawsuit

Question 6

What should an Oregon notary do with their journal when their commission expires and is not renewed?

Accepted Answer

Deliver the journal to the county clerk or the Secretary of State

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Destroy the journal to protect signer privacy

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Keep the journal indefinitely at home

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Submit the journal to the Oregon State Bar