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  1. What information must a Missouri notary record in their journal for each notarial act?

    Answer: The date, type of act, signer's name, identification method, and document description

    Missouri notary journals must include comprehensive information about each act including the date, type of notarial act, signer's name, method of identification, and a description of the document.

  2. What are the requirements for a Missouri notary's official seal or stamp?

    Answer: It must include the notary's name, commission number, commission expiration date, and the words 'Notary Public' and 'State of Missouri'

    A Missouri notary's seal must include specific information mandated by law, including the notary's name, commission details, and state designation.

  3. How should a Missouri notary store their journal when not in use?

    Answer: In a secure, locked location accessible only to the notary

    A Missouri notary must store their journal in a secure, locked location accessible only to the notary to protect the confidential information it contains.

  4. Can a Missouri notary use an electronic journal instead of a paper journal?

    Answer: Yes — electronic journals are permitted if they meet security and tamper-evidence requirements

    Missouri permits notaries to maintain electronic journals as long as they meet security, tamper-evidence, and backup requirements established by law.

  5. What should a Missouri notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal promptly

    If a notary's seal is lost or stolen, they must notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal. They should not perform notarizations until they have a proper seal.

  6. Is a Missouri notary required to record the fee charged in their journal entry?

    Answer: Yes — the fee charged should be recorded for each notarial act

    Missouri notaries should record the fee charged for each notarial act in their journal as part of the complete record of the transaction.