The stamp used in notarization can be ordered from many suppliers, including Amazon. It is necessary to provide the state’s license authorizing your notary commission. Some stamps are large and clumsy and some so small they’re made to be carried in your pocket. I prefer the latter. Mine is a Slim Stamp 2773. There’s even a Super Slim stamp. However, states have requirements for what is to be put on the stamp and the size of the font. A stamp that is too small will not be able to fit all the necessary information.
Expect to spend some good money on the stamp. Some go for under $20. Many, like mine, go for between $20 and $30 plus postage. Expect to use a vendor that you’ve never heard of. I’ve used Attorney Notary Supply of Washington and National Notary Association. For my renewal stamp I went with American Association of Notaries – https://www.notarypublicstamps.com/. They were quick and fairly priced. I also used Acorn Sales but had to back out of that order. Their turnaround time is very good and they are fair priced.
In ordering my renewal stamp I made double sure it conformed to the states requirements. In Washington State, they have requirements about the size of the lettering and what goes on the stamp. The requirements are as follows (Acording to WAC 308-30-070):
(1) The seal or stamp shall include the following information: (a) The words “notary public”; Certified on x/xx/xxxx (b) The words “state of Washington”; (c) The notary public’s name as commissioned; (d) The notary public’s commission expiration date; and (e) The notary public’s commission number.
(2) The type on this seal or stamp shall be a minimum of 8 point type.
(3) The seal or stamp shall conform to the following physical requirements: (a) The seal or stamp shall be minimum one and five-eighths inches diameter if circular, or one inch wide by one and five-eighths inches long if rectangular; (b) The face of the seal or stamp shall be permanently affixed; and (c) If the stamp is affixed to a tangible record, it shall be applied in permanent ink and shall be capable of being photocopied.
(4) The seal or stamp shall not contain the Washington state seal.
The stamp can’t be too small and have the required verbage. Strangely, it cannot have the proud and iconic Washington State seal.
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