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A notary stamp is one of the most important tools that a notary public uses to do his or her job. Notary stamps are sometimes referred to as “seals” and are a way of certifying the authenticity of a the signature on a legal document. Affixing a notary stamp to the legal document it is the last and most important step in the notarization process. A notary public that possesses a notary stamp should be aware of several factors of notary stamp ownership. -Keeping one’s notary stamp under private control at all times is essential. Notary stamps could be a tool that is used to commit fraud and allowing unguarded access to one’s notary stamp can easily result in unauthorized use. A notary public could be liable for a lawsuit if they do not maintain strict control over their notary stamp. -Once an individual obtains a particular notary stamp, it is theirs and theirs alone to keep. Notary stamps are the sole property of the individual that becomes certified to use them. When working as a notary public under any employer, the employer has no legal right to use, control or keep one’s notary stamp, whether or not they paid … Continue reading