VT Notary Notary Seal and Stamp 2

Question 1

If a Vermont notary's stamp impression on a document is smudged and illegible, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Re-stamp the document in a clear area to produce a legible impression

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Sign over the smudge to indicate the stamp was applied

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Note the defect in the journal and proceed without correction

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Ask the signer to initial next to the smudged impression

Question 2

May another person, such as a notary's employer, use a Vermont notary's official stamp on the notary's behalf?

Accepted Answer

No, only the notary themselves may use their official stamp

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Yes, if the employer has written authorization from the notary

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Yes, if the employer is also a licensed notary

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Yes, as long as the notary reviews and approves the document afterward

Question 3

What ink color is generally recommended for Vermont notary stamps to ensure the impression is distinguishable from photocopies?

Accepted Answer

Blue or black ink that contrasts clearly with the document

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Red ink only, as required by statute

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Green ink to distinguish the original from copies

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Any color, as Vermont has no preference

Question 4

If a Vermont notary legally changes their name after being commissioned, what must they do regarding their stamp?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a new stamp reflecting the current name on their commission

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Use the old stamp until the commission expires, then update

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Add their new name in handwriting next to the stamp

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File an amendment with the county court and continue using the old stamp

Question 5

How should a Vermont notary store their official stamp when not in use?

Accepted Answer

In a secure location accessible only to the notary

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In the office supply cabinet shared with coworkers

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Attached to the notary's journal at all times

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Filed with completed notarization records at the county clerk

Question 6

A Vermont notary uses a dry embossing seal on a document without any ink impression. Is this notarization properly completed?

Accepted Answer

No, because a dry embossing seal alone does not produce a photographically reproducible impression

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Yes, because an embossing seal is an accepted alternative to an ink stamp

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Yes, as long as the notary's signature is present

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No, because only the Secretary of State may authorize embossing seals

Question 7

Which element on the notary's stamp must exactly match the corresponding element on the notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name as it appears on their commission

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The date of the notarization

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The signer's name

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The type of document being notarized