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What You Need to Know About Notary Public Seals

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A notary public cannot discharge his or her duties as commissioned without a vital piece of equipment – the seal. We’re going to discuss notary public seals in this blog post from Notary Bonding.  As a notary, you must use this device on every document that you notarize. Combined with your signature, these are critical elements of a notarized file. If the document does not contain your signature or your seal, it may be considered invalid.  Each seal, which can come in the form of an inked stamp or an embosser device, is your exclusive property and cannot be used by anyone else. It’s essential that you keep in mind that you should never stamp a document that you have not notarized. This improper use of your seal may even be illegal in your state.  When stamping a document, be certain to apply the seal in such a way that it can easily be read. Try to avoid typed wording and never stamp over signatures or handwritten content on the paper.  If you wish to discuss this topic further or lea

How to Make Sure You Have the Proper Notary Supplies

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A notary public is synonymous with the stamp or embosser that these professionals use to discharge their duties. It is a vital part of the equipment and the key to serving clients. That’s why we at Notary Bonding are providing this blog post to inform you of the notary supplies you will need.  The key to ensuring you have the proper supplies to discharge your duties is to do some research beforehand. The rules for using these items vary from state to state, and you need to make sure that you have the right equipment to meet those requirements. There are two main types of devices that a notary uses to affix their mark to a document. The first is a seal embosser, and the second is a stamp. An embosser makes a raised imprint of the specific information related to the notary public commission, such as the state. On the other hand, a notary public stamp is an inked rubber stamp that applies the information to the file at hand.  When you become a notary , you must have an embosser or stamp