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  1. What information must appear on an Oregon notary's official seal?

    Answer: Notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Oregon'

    Oregon requires the official notary seal to contain the notary's name, the title 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Oregon.'

  2. What shape is required for an Oregon notary's official seal?

    Answer: Rectangular or circular

    Oregon allows the notary seal to be either rectangular or circular in shape.

  3. Is an Oregon notary required to keep a journal of notarial acts?

    Answer: Yes, notaries are encouraged or required to maintain a journal depending on act type

    Oregon notaries performing certain acts, especially remote online notarizations, are required to keep a journal; a journal is strongly recommended for all acts.

  4. What should an Oregon notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal

    Oregon notaries must notify the Secretary of State promptly if their seal is lost, stolen, or damaged.

  5. Which of the following must be recorded in an Oregon notary journal entry?

    Answer: Date of the notarial act, type of act, and description of the document

    Journal entries should include the date, type of notarial act performed, and a description of the document.

  6. How long must an Oregon notary retain their journal after the commission expires?

    Answer: At least 10 years

    Oregon notary journals must be retained for at least 10 years after the last notarial act recorded in the journal.

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