DE Notary Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

Which of the following items is required to appear on a Delaware notary public's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name and 'State of Delaware'

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The notary's commission expiration date

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The notary's home address

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The notary's bond amount

Question 2

What must a Delaware notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Report the loss to the Delaware Department of State and take steps to prevent misuse

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Continue using a handwritten signature until a replacement arrives

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Immediately resign their commission

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Purchase a new seal without notifying any authority

Question 3

Which type of seal device is acceptable for use by a Delaware notary public?

Accepted Answer

Either a rubber ink stamp or an embosser

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Only an embosser that creates a raised impression

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Only a rubber ink stamp

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Only a digital electronic seal

Question 4

When must a Delaware notary stop using their official seal?

Accepted Answer

On the day the commission expires or is revoked

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Six months before the commission expires

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One year after the commission expires

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Only when explicitly ordered by a court

Question 5

Who bears primary responsibility for the safekeeping of a notary's official seal in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

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The county clerk's office

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The notary's employer

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The Delaware Secretary of State

Question 6

May a Delaware notary public permit another person to use their official seal?

Accepted Answer

No, the seal is personal and may not be used by another

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Yes, if the other person is a licensed attorney

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Yes, if the notary is present and supervises

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Yes, with written authorization from the Department of State

Question 7

What should a Delaware notary do with their seal when their commission expires and they do not intend to renew?

Accepted Answer

Destroy or deface the seal to prevent future unauthorized use

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Donate it to a local government office

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Keep it as a personal memento without destroying it

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Return it to the original manufacturer