 | Idaho Notary Handbook
APPOINTMENT PROCESS
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- Obtain a rubber stamp seal from a stationary store, office supply or
stamp company prior to submitting the application and bond with
the Secretary of State's office. The seal may contain ONLY the
words "Notary Public", "State of Idaho" and the notary public's
name and NOTHING MORE (Sample seals are shown on page 29).
Effective July 1, 1998 all new and renewing commissions shall obtain
a rubber stamp seal.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are both my stamp and my signature required for a notarial
transaction?
Yes. 51-106(3) I.C.
Is a specific ink color required for the Notary stamp?
No, please keep in mind that the color should be one that will
fax, copy or scan clearly.
What information is required on the Notary Public seal?
The only information allowed on the seal is the Notary Public's
name. The words "State of Idaho" and the words "Notary Public".
There can be no other information or graphics on the seal.
Idaho Notary Law
- Each notary public whose current
commission became effective prior to July 1, 1998, shall provide and keep
an official seal which shall conform to one of the following configurations:
- A seal embosser engraved with the words “Notary Public”,
the notary public’s name, and the words “State of Idaho.”
- A rubber stamp with a serrated or milled edge border in rectangular or circular form, which contains the same information
required for the seal embosser.
- Each notary public whose current commission became effective
on or after July 1, 1998, shall provide and keep an official seal which shall
be a rubber stamp with a serrated or milled edge border in a rectangular or
circular form, which includes the words "Notary Public", the notary public's
name, the words "State of Idaho", and nothing more.
- The seal shall be impressed below or near the notary public’s
official signature on each notary certificate which he administers.
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