Connecticut Notary Seal Embosser

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Ideal® is the industry's leading embosser and the Model M is a step up from the less expensive No. 1, which many stores carry.

Handhelds are great for notaries on the go while desk models are best if you don't travel.

The Ideal Model M is a heavy-duty hand notary seal embosser which produces clean, crisp impressions on most paper stocks.

This embosser offers a high degree of leverage, longer paper insertion than entry-level models such as the No. 1, and a die-insert that is interchangeable with the Desk model. When you purchase the Model M handheld embosser, you will also receive a black carrying pouch.

The Ideal Model M Desk embosser features a larger body and is meant to sit atop your desk. Embossments are a bit easier with the desk style due to the greater degree of leverage it offers.

When you order the Model M hand held or Desk model, it will come with a die insert engraved with your notary commission information. If your commission information includes an expiration date, you will simply need to buy a replacement insert when your new term begins.

The Insert listed in our store is just that - the insert ONLY. If you purchase an insert, you should already have an Ideal Model M seal handle to place it in.

Embossers are sometimes called paper crimpers. In many states, an embosser alone is sufficient to perform a notarization; in others, they may only be used in conjunction with notary seal stamps.

What does the law say about the Connecticut Notary Stamp?

Connecticut Notary Handbook

4.13 The Notary's Seal

Connecticut state law does not require that notaries obtain and use a seal. Even though the use of a seal is optional, state law does prescribe the format of the seal to be used. The notary seal must include the notary's name as it appears on the their certificate of appointment, the words "Notary Public" and "Connecticut" as shown in Fig. 1. State law does give the notary the option of having the words "My Commission Expires (commission expiration date)" appear on the seal. However, most notary's find that it is more practical to have their commission expiration date appear on a separate rubber stamp along with their name, and title of notary public.

All seals and stamps are obtained from private vendors at the notary's own expense and always remain the property of the notary. This is true even if the notary’s employer paid for these items. The only person who has the authority to possess and use a notary's seal and/or stamp is the notary whose name appears on the seal.

When using the seal, the impression should be affixed near, but not over, the notary's signature. The stamp bearing the words "My Commission Expires" should be placed below the notary's signature and the notary must write in the date on which their commission expires, unless the date appears on the stamp. It is important for the notary to remember that he/she must sign his/her name exactly as it appears on his/her certificate of appointment and notary seal.

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