Seal and Certificate Flashcards
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Which piece of information is required to appear on a Georgia notary public's official seal?
Answer: The notary's commission expiration date
Georgia law requires the notary's commission expiration date to appear on the official seal along with the notary's name, county, and 'Notary Public, State of Georgia.'
A Georgia notary uses an embossing (dry) seal on a document without adding ink. Is the notarization valid?
Answer: No, a dry embossment must be made visible with ink or another method
A dry embossment must be made photographically reproducible, typically by applying ink or another method, because undetectable seals can cause problems with document reproduction.
After a Georgia notary's commission expires, the notary continues to use their old seal on documents. This is:
Answer: A violation because authority to notarize ends at expiration
A notary's authority ends when their commission expires, and using the seal after that date constitutes unauthorized notarization.
A Georgia notary's seal stamp is stolen. What is the appropriate first step?
Answer: Notify the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county of appointment
A notary must promptly notify the Clerk of the Superior Court in their county of appointment when their seal is lost, misplaced, or stolen to protect against unauthorized use.
Who is responsible for the physical security of a Georgia notary's official seal?
Answer: The notary personally, even if the employer purchased it
The notary is personally responsible for the safekeeping of their seal, regardless of who purchased it or where it is kept.
Where is the most appropriate location to affix the official seal on a notarized document?
Answer: Adjacent to or near the notary's signature on the certificate
The seal should be placed near the notary's signature on the notarial certificate to clearly associate it with the notarial act.
A notary's seal impression on a document is smeared and unreadable. The best course of action is to:
Answer: Re-apply the seal on or near the original impression to produce a clear image
If the seal impression is illegible, the notary should apply the seal again in a clear area near the original impression to ensure a legible, official record.