What is a Notary Seal?
• the words, “Notary Public-State of Florida” • the notary’s exact commissioned name • the notary’s commission number • the notary’s commission expiration date The name of the notary’s bonding company may be included on the seal but is not required. The state does not furnish notary seals. You may purchase a seal from your bonding company or from a company that makes rubber stamps. Typically your bonding company provides the notary education required in Florida. Some companies that produce notary seals include a symbol or emblem on the stamp, such as the Capitol dome, a flag, an eagle, etc., but this is optional. No emblem or symbol is required. Additionally, you may NOT use the Great Seal of the State of Florida on your notary seal. You may sign notarial certificates with any color ink, but the notary seal must be affixed with black ink only. You may use an impression seal (embosser) in addition to the rubber stamp seal, but not in place of it. If you choose to use an impression seal,
