Can I Perform A Notary Service When I Get My Stamp

General Seal Information

What is a Notary Seal?

As a Notary, your official Notary seal postage stamp or seal embosser is your well-nigh-used tool. The Notary seal is the impression of the Notary Public inked postage or crimping embosser. It is used to cosign the Notary'south signature and make the notarial act official. The imprint of the Notary seal contains the Notary Public'due south committee information.

Deviation Betwixt Stamps and Embossers

The term "Notary seal" is frequently used interchangeably with stamp and embosser. Some states refer to seals as "stamps" while other states use "seal" to reference an embosser.

Notary Stamp: Notary seal stamps are inked rubber stamps that imprint land-required information — commonly the Notary Public's name, country of committee and date of commission expiration. Notary stamps are usually rectangular, but some states require a round postage. Each country maintains its own requirement for the stamps used by its Notaries. Below are some examples of inked safety stamp imprints.

Style Stamp - Blue Inked Safe Stamp - Rectangular (Way Stamp - Rectangular) (Sample Impression)

Inked Rubber Stamp - Round (Style Stamp - Round) (Sample Impression)

Notary Embosser: Notary embossers are a metal clamping device that produces a raised indentation of the Notary Publics commission information (usually proper noun and land of committee). Notary embossers are round in shape and, prior to almost states adopting the inked safe stamp, were the traditional method for documenting a notarization. Some states notwithstanding require a raised embossed seal, but embossers are more usually used in conjunction with the inked rubber stamp. Embossed seals are not photographically reproducible alone, but can be with an embossment inker. Below is an example of a seal embosser.

Seal Embosser (Sample Impression)

At some point, you may see the presence of "L.Southward." on a certificate. "L.Southward." is the abbreviation of the term Locus Sigilli, which means "place of the seal." It appears on some documents to indicate where the Notary's seal should be placed. Seals should be placed well-nigh "L.S." on a document and non over the words.

How to get a Notary Seal

Each country has its own set of requirements in order to receive a Notary seal. Our Seal & Stamp requirements folio contains a country-by-land guide on which documents are needed and what to do with those documents. In most cases, you need to exist a commissioned Notary Public prior to receiving your seal.

When to Use a Notary Seal

Each land has its own unique set of rules and regulations when performing a notarization. NNA members tin can visit our online United states of america Notary Reference Manual for much more data regarding your state. You can use your Notary seal until your committee expiration date. Once your Notary commission expires, yous must properly dispose of your Notary seal.

Notary Seal Stamps

Using Your NNA Stamp

Make certain your document is on a firm, flat surface for stamping. Stamping documents on stacks of newspaper, files or magazines may produce an unacceptable image on your document that may afterward exist rejected.

Place the press surface of your stamp flatly on your document
DO Non Bending THE Postage stamp
Hold your postage with your pollex and fingers; do non press downwards with the palm of your hand
Quickly printing and release

The image should CLEARLY show all the messages and numbers, the stamp border and the land seal, if included.

Not recommended for onion skin or mylar documents.

Warning: Your stamp is heat sensitive and must exist stored at room temperature. Exposing your stamp to heat volition crusade harm and poor impressions. Keep exposed lettering from sharp surfaces.

Cleaning Your Stamp

Apply and remove a piece of clear tape to the raised letter surface of your postage to collect dust and clay. If your postage includes a removable cover, be certain to supersede the cover immediately after using your stamp.

Re-Inking Instructions

Download our inking instructions for your Notary postage. If you need to purchase re-inking fluid for your Notary stamp, delight visit our Notary Seal Accompaniment page.

Important: If yous accept a pre-inked stamp, use oil-based ink only when re-inking your stamp. Using any other type of ink may impairment your stamp and cause your impression to bleed.

If you accept a self-inking postage, replacement ink cartridges should be used. This will ensure your stamp consistently delivers clean, uniform impressions every time.

Notary Seal Embossers

Full general Information

The embosser is designed for quick, one-mitt operation. Our embossing machinery reduces the amount of effort required, making each embossment an like shooting fish in a barrel i. Keep your seal locked when not in apply to ensure the embosser seal gives a clean and sharp impression. Each embosser is fabricated to come across your country's guidelines.

Delight Note: Embossers are extremely heat sensitive and must be kept out of direct or extreme oestrus. Exposure to heat will cause the seal to malfunction.

Assembly Instructions

Download our assembly instructions for your Notary seal embosser. In but three brusk steps, you will be set to perform notarizations!

About Your NNA Seal Order

Order Condition

Yous tin can check the shipping status for any order you have placed by checking your Order History from your NNA online business relationship.

Well-nigh Notary seals require commission verification before they are shipped (check your state'southward requirements). Notary seals and embossers are custom-fabricated to your state'south specifications with the information shown on your commission paperwork. In one case all required information has been verified, it takes approximately two business organization days to manufacture and ship a seal stamp.

If you lot accept whatever additional questions regarding the condition of your seal, please contact the NNA.

Returns & Refunds

NNA seals are guaranteed for the life of your commission. If incorrect supplies are ordered, exchanges will only be made if supplies are returned within xxx days in their original status. No refunds are provided for "personalized" supplies, such as stamps and embossers. If you take additional questions, delight email the NNA or visit our Returns FAQs.

Tips for Your Notary Seal

Make every notarization a perfect i. Tips and hints from the NNA's Hotline are included. The NNA Hotline is a service in which you lot tin can get answers to all your notarization questions, and is included in NNA membership.

Fixing A Bad Seal Impression
NNA Hotline Tip: Embossers
NNA Hotline Tip: Using Smaller Stamps
What To Do With Old Notary Seals
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