Frequently Asked Questions About Notary Seals
Looking for a deeper understanding of notary seals? Then let us answer a few
questions about these vital notary supplies for you!
What Happens When Your Notary Seal Date Expires?
Most states require that your notary seal contains your name, the words “notary public,” and the date on which your commission expires. However, just because the commission seal date has expired doesn’t mean the notarized document is invalid. The document remains valid as long as the notary notarizes the document before the commission expiration date.
Documents needing notarization typically have more than enough room for you to place your seal. However, there are occasions when the document won’t have sufficient space. To further complicate matters, overlapping the notary’s signature or other vital elements could void the document.
That makes the easiest solution to this problem to attach a notary certificate to the back of the document. This second certificate must contain the document title, date, number of pages, and names of any witnesses. You should also draw a single horizontal line along with your initials and a short annotation saying “see attached certificate” on the original certificate.
Can Anyone Use a Notary Seal?
No. Only state-commissioned notary publics are legally allowed to use a notary seal. Any person who knowingly uses a notary seal and isn’t a public notary is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. This also includes notary publics with expired commissions.
What Happens When Your Notary Seal Date Expires?
Most states require that your notary seal contains your name, the words “notary public,” and the date on which your commission expires. However, just because the commission seal date has expired doesn’t mean the notarized document is invalid. The document remains valid as long as the notary notarizes the document before the commission expiration date.
Documents needing notarization typically have more than enough room for you to place your seal. However, there are occasions when the document won’t have sufficient space. To further complicate matters, overlapping the notary’s signature or other vital elements could void the document.
That makes the easiest solution to this problem to attach a notary certificate to the back of the document. This second certificate must contain the document title, date, number of pages, and names of any witnesses. You should also draw a single horizontal line along with your initials and a short annotation saying “see attached certificate” on the original certificate.
Can Anyone Use a Notary Seal?
No. Only state-commissioned notary publics are legally allowed to use a notary seal. Any person who knowingly uses a notary seal and isn’t a public notary is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. This also includes notary publics with expired commissions.
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