UT Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal 2

Question 1

What information must appear on a Utah notary's official stamp or seal?

Accepted Answer

Name, the words 'State of Utah,' and commission expiration date

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-16 requires the notary's name, the words 'State of Utah,' and the commission expiration date to appear on the official seal.

Question 2

Which form of notary seal is authorized for use in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Ink stamp or embossed seal

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-16 permits a notary to use either an inked stamp or an embossed seal as their official seal.

Question 3

What must a Utah notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office and disable or replace the seal

Answer

A notary whose seal is lost or stolen must promptly notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office to prevent unauthorized use.

Question 4

A Utah notarial certificate that acknowledges a signature must state which essential element?

Accepted Answer

That the signer personally appeared before the notary

Answer

An acknowledgment certificate must reflect that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged executing the document.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

To evidence the notary's official act and the facts the notary certifies

Answer

A notarial certificate evidences the notarial act performed and the facts certified by the notary, such as the signer's identity and voluntary execution.

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UT Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal 2