Reply by PAW on 3/30/06 7:56am
Msg #109657
Bev,
Sure you can, if the documents have not been returned. You are correct in that once the document has been returned, a notarization cannot be "fixed", the act must be re-done completely. However, if the docs have not been returned and your stamp didn't come out correctly, you can draw a single line through it and restamp, if there is room to do so.
The following is from page 29 of the Florida manual:
"When necessary to correct information already printed in the notarial certificate, i.e., the date, the name of the person whose signature is being notarized, do not use correction fluid. Simply mark through the incorrect information and make the change before you complete the notarization. You should probably initial that change, also."
And from page 65 (Q&A section):
Q. - What should I do when I affix my notary seal to a document and do not get a legible imprint?
A. - The information on the rubber stamp notary seal is vital in identifying the notary public. If you get an imperfect imprint of your rubber stamp seal, you should affix the seal again as closely to the first imprint as possible. This may present a problem if the document has limited space.
You should never affix your seal over writing, and, if necessary, you may have to resort to the margin area of the document. You may also need to stamp your seal at an angle in order to make it fit the available space. If your seal imprints improperly because it is defective, return it to the supplier for replacement.
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