Notary Public Stamps

Clerical supplies such as notary stamps, record books,do not permit to use the impression type seal only.
handbooks and embossing seals are available forA notary public whose official seal is lost, stolen, or
notaries to notarize various legal documents. A notaryfound to be in control of another person is required to
public stamp is an exclusive property of a notaryimmediately inform the Department of State or the
public. It should be kept under the direct and exclusiveGovernor. Any individual who illegally possesses a
supervision of the notary. A notary public seal, usuallynotary public official stamp or any papers relating to
of the rubber stamp type, is affixed to all notarizednotarial deeds is punishable.
paper documents in photographically reproducible blackIn general, states do not provide notary public stamps.
ink.They issue notary commission certificates, to be taken
Notary public stamps normally contain the full legalto a rubber stamp company as proof of commission.
name of the notary, the title ?Notary Public including theThe certificate permits the seller to take the order for
State?, the commission number, and the date ofa notary public stamp.
expiration of the commission. In some states, there is aTo obtain a notary public stamp, first check with your
line with the county in which the notary is qualified. Thisbonding company that normally makes the stamps. If
information is usually seen right after the state.you cannot find one, the yellow pages dealing with
The rubber stamp seal is the official sign for use on astamps, seals, notary supplies and stationery stores
paper document. An impression type seal is also usedcan help. A notary stamp cannot be ordered until the
in addition to the rubber stamp seal. However, the rulesnotary public certificate is accepted.