Posted by BEEJ on 8/29/11 9:09am
Msg #395476

Is it mandatory that a notary use a ink stamp in Maryland?

I just had a document come back to me with only an impression. When I went to "The Library" on this site I found that a ink stamp is required. The notary (no name) called me this morning and said she has been doing notarizations for five years and has only used the impression. I suspect that this is wrong, but would like to here from my fellow notaries.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/29/11 9:18am
Msg #395479

According to the Maryland notary handbook, a notary can either use an embosser or a rubber stamp which makes an inked impression on the paper.


So the notary is doing what she is allowed to do per her handbook.

Reply by BEEJ on 8/29/11 10:19am
Msg #395483

Thank you Sylvia. Just wanted to make sure document is recordable. Either or is acceptable in MD.

Reply by MW/VA on 8/29/11 3:11pm
Msg #395581

This was a good question, but it's not your responsibility to know if a document is recordable or not.

Reply by BEEJ on 8/30/11 10:57am
Msg #395708

MW / VA It is my responsibilty if I'm asked to record doc

I would hate to make two trips to court house.

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 8/29/11 10:22am
Msg #395485

Either one is fine

Reply by ME/NJ on 8/29/11 12:00pm
Msg #395496

I think NJ is the only state do not need stamp or embosser n/m

Reply by NJDiva on 8/29/11 12:02pm
Msg #395500

Hmmm, Michael, I thought you had to use one or the other?

Dam, am I wrong AGAIN? lmao Sheeeeoooooot!!!

Reply by MikeC/NY on 8/29/11 4:32pm
Msg #395609

Wrong - neither is required in NY n/m