Posted by Jacqueline Dyson on 3/10/07 7:39pm
Msg #179423
Use of Notary Seal
The other day someone inquire about the use of the Notary Seal. The question was should a copy be given to signing co's, etc. upon request. I have attached the partial code for CA. Hope this helps.
The following is a partial quotation from the California notary PUBLIC HANDBOOK.
NOTARY PUBLIC SHALL NOT USE THE OFFICIAL SEAL OR THE TITLE NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE RENDERING OF NOTARIAL SERVICE.
(Government Code Section 8207)§ 8207.4. Violations; penalties
(a) Any person who willfully violates any part of Section 8207.1, 8207.2, 8207.3, or 8207.4 shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each violation, which may be recovered in a civil action brought by the Attorney General or the district attorney or city attorney, or by a city prosecutor in any city and county.
(b) The penalty provided by this section is not an exclusive remedy, and does not affect any other relief or remedy provided by law. (c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 1992.
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Reply by Gerry_VT on 3/10/07 8:40pm
Msg #179430
Copies of seal to signing companies
I suppose you could avoid the issue of not using your seal except for a notarial act by getting a copy of a deed you notarized after it is recorded at the city or county clerk's office, and sending a copy of the deed. The grantor and grantee might not be thrilled about it if they ever heard about it, but it is a public record after all.
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