Maryland 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 Maryland Notary Stamp?

Maryland Notary Handbook

Seal

Who furnishes the seal of office?
Each notary public must furnish, at his or her own expense, a seal of office. It is a public seal, even though the notary public purchases it. The notary public should use great care to see that it is not lost, stolen, or misused.

What must the seal contain?
The seal must be either an embosser which makes a raised impression in the paper or a rubber stamp which makes an ink impression upon the paper. Both are in general use throughout the State. Either type must contain the following:

The name of the notary public as it appears on the notary's commission;
The words Notary Public; and
The County (or City of Baltimore) for which the notary was appointed.

The seal may also contain a symbol or device chosen by the notary public, but a symbol or device is not required and is not normally used.

Maryland Notary Law

§ 18-108. Notary seal or stamp.

In general. — A notary public shall provide a public notarial seal or stamp with which the notary shall authenticate the notary's acts, instruments, and attestations, on which seal or stamp shall be shown a device that the notary thinks proper and for legend shall have the name, surname, and office of the notary and the notary's place of residence, which shall be designated by the county of the notary's residence or if the notary is a resident of the City of Baltimore, by the City of Baltimore.
Out-of-state notary. — If the notary is an out-of-state notary, the legend shall have the name, surname, office of the notary, and the county where the notary qualified.
Inclusion of expiration date of commission. — Each notary shall include on each act, instrument, or attestation the expiration date of the notary's commission as a notary.

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