NH Notary NH Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

Under New Hampshire law, what must a notary public use to authenticate a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

An official stamp or seal

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A handwritten signature only

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A letterhead with the notary's name

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A verbal declaration only

Question 2

Which of the following pieces of information is REQUIRED to appear on a New Hampshire notary stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission expiration date

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The notary's personal address

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The notary's telephone number

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The notary's Social Security number

Question 3

Which phrase is required to appear on a New Hampshire notary public's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

Notary Public

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Licensed Notary Agent

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Certified Public Notary

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Authorized State Official

Question 4

What geographic designation must appear on a New Hampshire notary's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

State of New Hampshire

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The county where the notary resides

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New England Region

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The city where the notary was commissioned

Question 5

A New Hampshire notary's stamp impression on a document must be:

Accepted Answer

Legible and capable of being photocopied

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In red ink only

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Embossed (raised) and ink-free

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Written in permanent marker

Question 6

What must a New Hampshire notary public include on the stamp in addition to their name and the words 'Notary Public'?

Accepted Answer

The state name and commission expiration date

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A unique serial number assigned by the Secretary of State

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Their attorney bar number if applicable

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The names of two character references

Question 7

Under NH law, who is responsible for the security of a notary's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

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The county clerk's office

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The employer of the notary

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The Secretary of State's office