TN Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

What shape is required for a Tennessee notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

Either circular or rectangular

Answer

Circular only

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Rectangular only

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Triangular

Question 2

What information must appear on a Tennessee notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Tennessee'

Answer

Only the notary's name

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The notary's commission number and expiration date only

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The county and the notary's Social Security number

Question 3

What should a Tennessee notary do if their seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Stop notarizing and notify the Secretary of State, then obtain a new seal

Answer

Continue using a handwritten substitute until replacement arrives

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Report only to the local sheriff

Answer

Immediately resign their commission

Question 4

Can a Tennessee notary use an ink stamp as their official seal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ink stamps are acceptable official seals in Tennessee

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No, only embossing seals are permitted

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Only if the stamp uses black ink

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Only for electronic documents

Question 5

After a Tennessee notary's commission expires, what should they do with their seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy it or deface it so it cannot be used fraudulently

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Keep it for potential future use

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Donate it to the county clerk's office

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Return it to the Secretary of State

Question 6

Must a Tennessee notary's seal impression be legible on the notarized document?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the seal must be clear and legible to be valid

Answer

No, legibility is not required

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Only for recorded documents

Answer

Only for documents over $1,000 in value