There are quite a few states that do not require the use of a notary stamp or seal but make provisions if one is used by the commissioned individual. In these cases, the notary is required to write all of the necessary information as laid out in the individual state regulations. On the one hand,…

Kentucky Notary Basics The state of Kentucky is one of the few in the country that does not actually require either a stamp or seal for the notary public position. Any documents that need to be notarized by a notary within the state are not required to have the image but it is not uncommon for…

Every state in the U.S. has provisions for the notary public position in order to maintain a regulated and clear distinction of their specific laws and guidelines. It is important to understand what these rules are as a notary public so that you can stay in compliance and avoid having the authority removed and charges…

Iowa has always been a small state that makes a big impact when it comes to government and official positions, so why should a notary be any different? While it is not one of the strictest states in its stamp set-up and position guidelines, the details are certainly specific enough that manufactures need to ensure…

While some states can be quite complex and detailed in their notary stamp/seal instructions, Indiana is one of the few states that is very simple and accepts a generic format.  They allow the individual commissioned to the position represent rather than relying heavily on the stamped image that is attached to the documents.  That is…