Certifying the Document: After witnessing the signing, the notary affixes a seal or stamp to the document, which includes a notarial certificate indicating the transaction occurred. Notaries are ...

The two most common pieces of notary equipment are the notary seal and the transaction stamp. The notary seal is the raised embossed lettering which is used to show the notary's name, state ...

You should also pay attention to a notary's seal – an inked rubber stamp that often includes their name, commissioning state, notary number and commission expiration date. Make sure the ...