Notary Seal and Journal Requirements Flashcards

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

Answer: Yes, a rubber stamp or embossing seal may be used

Oregon allows notaries to use either a rubber ink stamp or an embossing seal as their official notary seal.

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

Answer: To authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary

The seal authenticates the notarial act and identifies the notary who performed it.

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

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

Oregon law does not require the commission expiration date to appear on the notary seal itself.

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

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

Journal errors should be corrected by drawing a single line through the mistake, writing the correct information, and initialing the correction to maintain the integrity of the record.

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

Answer: Yes, a notary journal can be subpoenaed in legal proceedings

Notary journals may be subpoenaed because they are official records of notarial acts that may be relevant to legal disputes.

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

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

When a notary's commission ends, journals should be preserved and may be submitted to the county clerk or other designated authority for safekeeping.