“Each notary public, in addition to subscribing his autograph signature” is very important part of the statute. To me it’s saying in addition to a signature they must affix stamp, etc. The verbiage following the required subscribing autograph part is allowing for the various forms of notarizations, ie traditional with stamp, electronic, whatever. Mho. Oregon law does not discuss the option of a notary using the stamp for their signature. A signer can if it’s been approved by the state or receiving agency, not remembering exactly. Being the curious sort that I am, I’ve left a message with our Sos to explore further. |