Posted by BrendaTX on 10/4/05 9:01pm
Msg #68882

Seal Colors...

Tonight the notary before me had a blue seal. Is there any state that will not accept this?

The docs were Fidelity.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 10/4/05 9:04pm
Msg #68883

My seal is blue, and allowed in California. I used to like it. Now I don't, and when I renew I'm going with black.

It's pretty though.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 10/4/05 9:15pm
Msg #68886

In FL, the notary seal must be black. However, Florida accepts the notary certificate and seal, or lack thereof, from other states, as long as the certificate is completed in accordance with the notary's state law.

F.S.A. 117.05(3)(a)
A notary public seal shall be affixed to all notarized paper documents and shall be of the rubber stamp type and shall include the words “Notary Public-State of Florida.” The seal shall also include the name of the notary public, the date of expiration of the commission of the notary public, and the commission number. The rubber stamp seal must be affixed to the notarized paper document in photographically reproducible black ink. Every notary public shall print, type, or stamp below his or her signature on a paper document his or her name exactly as commissioned. An impression-type seal may be used in addition to the rubber stamp seal, but the rubber stamp seal shall be the official seal for use on a paper document, and the impression-type seal may not be substituted therefor.

Reply by BrendaTX on 10/4/05 9:27pm
Msg #68887

Re: Seal Colors...Thanks Calif and FL....

What about PA? Between CA, FL, PA that will about cover the lender waterfront. I like the blue. Now...wonder if TEXAS deed filings will accept.

thanks again friends.

Reply by Marlene_USNA on 10/5/05 10:48am
Msg #68944

Re: Seal Colors...PA

Color is not specified in the law, but whatever it is, it must be photographically reproducible.

Reply by Art_MD on 10/4/05 9:32pm
Msg #68890

To the best of my knowledge, a notary act performed in one state, and following the laws of that state, MUST be accepted in another state. i.e. I believe Utah requires purple ink for the stamp. Even in states that require black, i.e. Florida, must accept the document notarized with a purple stamp in Utah..

JMHO

Art

Reply by PAW_Fl on 10/5/05 8:35am
Msg #68924

I don't think the word 'must' is the proper word. Most, if not all states, have statutes that allow them to accept out-of-state acknowledgments and certifications. However, it is still up to each individual state how they wish to implement reciprocity. Actually, FL has some very specific wording in the real estate recording laws about states that do not require a seal. Even though a notary may follow their state laws and perform a perfectly legal notarization within their state, one additional piece of information is required by Florida law:

F.S.A. 695.03(2)
If the acknowledgment or proof is made before a notary public who does not affix a seal, it is sufficient for the notary public to type, print, or write by hand on the instrument, “I am a Notary Public of the State of (state) , and my commission expires on (date) .”

However, I must admit that the enforcement of this statute may not be exercised as I have seen recorded instruments from Michigan that did not bear a seal nor the required wording. Of course, the information was contained in the certificate (state and expiration date), so the intent of the statute was satisfied though not to the 'letter of the law'.

Reply by Charm_AL on 10/5/05 7:49am
Msg #68912

Alabama requires an embosser

Reply by DonR_NYC on 10/5/05 9:04am
Msg #68928

NYS does not require a seal or embosser. However the notary must print their name, State of New York, commission number, expiration date and (mandatory in NYC) qualified in county. This MUST be in BLACK ink.