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:

1. The name of the notary public as it appears on the notary's commission;
2. The words Notary Public; and
3. 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.