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What information is NOT required to be included on a California notary public seal?
What information is NOT required to be included on a California notary public seal?
- The notary public's home address. (correct)
- The commission expiration date.
- The notary public's name.
- The county wherein the oath and bond are filed.
What is the maximum acceptable diameter for a circular notary public seal in California?
What is the maximum acceptable diameter for a circular notary public seal in California?
- 1.5 inches
- 1 inch
- 2 inches (correct)
- 2.5 inches
Which of the following is a true statement regarding embosser seals in California?
Which of the following is a true statement regarding embosser seals in California?
- Embosser seals are prohibited and cannot be used under any circumstances.
- Embosser seals can be any size, as long as all information is legible.
- Embosser seals can be used as the official seal only if they are inked. (correct)
- Embosser seals can only be used in addition to a rubber stamp seal.
Why is a rubber stamp seal considered almost universal for notaries public?
Why is a rubber stamp seal considered almost universal for notaries public?
A notary public wants to obtain a rectangular seal. What are the maximum allowed dimensions?
A notary public wants to obtain a rectangular seal. What are the maximum allowed dimensions?
Which feature is essential for a notary public seal to meet California requirements?
Which feature is essential for a notary public seal to meet California requirements?
Besides the State Seal and the words 'Notary Public', which of the following combinations of information is required on a notary seal?
Besides the State Seal and the words 'Notary Public', which of the following combinations of information is required on a notary seal?
What is the purpose of the serrated or milled edge border required on a notary public seal?
What is the purpose of the serrated or milled edge border required on a notary public seal?
If a notary public chooses to use an embosser seal as their official seal, what additional step must they take to comply with California requirements?
If a notary public chooses to use an embosser seal as their official seal, what additional step must they take to comply with California requirements?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a component that MUST be on a Notary Public seal?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a component that MUST be on a Notary Public seal?
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Notary Public Seal Requirements
Notary Public Seal Requirements
Must be photographically reproducible, have a serrated or milled edge border, and contain specific information.
Information on Notary Seal
Information on Notary Seal
The State Seal, the words "Notary Public", notary's name, commission expiration date, county where oath and bond are filed, commission number, and manufacturer's ID.
Notary Seal Dimensions
Notary Seal Dimensions
Circular (not over 2 inches in diameter) or rectangular (not more than 1 inch by 2.5 inches).
Type of Notary Seal
Type of Notary Seal
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Study Notes
- A notary public seal needs to be photographically reproducible and feature a serrated or milled edge border.
- The seal has to clearly show the State Seal, the words "Notary Public", the notary's name, the commission expiration date, the county where the oath and bond are filed, the commission number, and the manufacturer's sequential ID number.
- The California Secretary of State assigns the sequential ID number to the seal's manufacturer.
- The seal can be circular (up to two inches in diameter) or rectangular (up to one inch wide and two and one-half inches long).
- Rubber stamp seals are commonly used because they are photographically reproducible.
- Notaries can use an embosser seal alongside a rubber stamp seal.
- An embosser seal can be used as the official seal if it is inked.
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