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Maine 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 Maine Notary Stamp?
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Maine Notary Handbook
I. BECOMING A NOTARY PUBLIC
Q. Are Notaries Public required to maintain embossing seals or stamps?

A. No. It is optional for Notaries Public in the State of Maine to own or use an embossing seal or a stamp with their name and expiration date.


Q. If a Notary Public wishes to own and use an embossing seal, are there any special rules for this seal?
A. Yes. An embossing seal must be engraved with the Notary Public's name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Office, which is the way the Notary Public must always sign documents. The seal must also have the words "Notary Public"; and contain either the words "Maine" or "ME." or the Great Seal of the State of Maine. Please keep in mind that using an embossing seal does not eliminate the other requirements for a proper notarization such as a statement of what the Notary Public has done (an acknowledgment or Jurat statement), the official signature of the Notary Public, the commission expiration date and the date when the notarization was performed.

An embossing seal may be purchased from a local stationery store, office supply store or a printing shop. It is both the option and the responsibility of the Notary Public to purchase the embossing seal because the State of Maine does not supply it.


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