TN Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements 2

Question 1

A Tennessee notary forgets to affix their seal to a completed notarial certificate. What is the effect?

Accepted Answer

The notarization is defective and may be rejected

Answer

Omitting the seal from a notarial certificate makes the notarization defective, and the document may be rejected until the seal is properly affixed.

Question 2

Can a Tennessee notary allow their employer to keep their notary seal?

Accepted Answer

No, the seal belongs to the notary personally and must remain under the notary's control

Answer

The notary seal is the personal property of the notary and must remain under the notary's exclusive control regardless of who purchased it.

Question 3

What must a Tennessee notary do if they change their name during their commission?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a new seal reflecting the new name and notify the Secretary of State

Answer

Upon a legal name change, the notary must obtain a new seal bearing the new name and notify the Secretary of State to update their official records.

Question 4

Which of the following is a valid color of ink for a Tennessee notary ink stamp seal?

Accepted Answer

Any color that produces a clear, reproducible impression

Answer

Tennessee does not restrict the ink color for a notary stamp as long as the impression is clear and can be reproduced in photocopies or scans.

Question 5

Can a Tennessee notary use the same seal for both paper and electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

No, electronic notarizations require a separate electronic seal or stamp

Answer

Electronic notarizations require an electronic seal that can be attached to electronic documents, separate from the physical rubber or embossing seal used for paper documents.

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TN Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements 2