I assume you are referring to embossers ("raised seals") as opposed to stamps. Embossed impressions are traditionally upside down/backwards because the seal press is meant to impress the seal from the left of the page or from the bottom of the page. Since most of the time the notary's signature is placed on the right side of the page, and many notaries place the seal on top of their signature, they must angle the seal press in such a way that the impression is upside down. Since the seal is round it doesn't make any *legal* difference which was it is impressed. There *are* seals that impress from the right side of the page, and they can be made that way upon request. However, most notary seals impress from the left or the bottom, so notaries must affix them backwards in order to place them on top of their signature.
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Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. Gold certificates had gold seals, green seals were used on Federal Reserve Notes.
This is a privately made novelty item with no collector value and virtually no gold value. The US has never printed $2 gold certificates. Most $2 bills were issued as red-seal US Notes up till 1963; since then they've been printed as familiar green-seal Federal Reserve Notes.
AnswerMore information is needed - date, design, and condition would be helpful.1928United States of America A68238372A Michael Hillegas $10 gold certificategold seal and numbersReverse: green gold certificateseries 1922, circulated
In many states, a notary stamp is the notary seal. In general, people use "notary seal" as a reference to an embossing/raised seal. However, some states require notaries to use stamps rather than embossers, and in these areas it is common to refer to the stamp as a "notary seal".
Yes. As a notary I have a seal and a stamp that I use when I notarize papers. It is sent to a notary once they have gone through a fingerprint check and giving an oath.
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No, not unless it's referring to something like the Notary Seal.
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In the U.S., the notary's stamp or seal is affixed next to their signature or immediately underneath their signature, in the appropriate notarial certificate. Notaries can not simply "sign and stamp" without appropriate notary wording already provided on the document.
The stamp goes next to or near the notary's signature. It should NOT cover any text or signature on the document, including the notary's signature and the stupid "notary seal goes here" statement.
You have to go to a notary public, present ID, and then sign the document in the presence of the notary public. Then the notary public attaches his/her seal to the document, and signs it. There will be a fee for the service, however, many banks have free notary services for their customers.
No. Absolutely not. It is a requirement to have a VALID NOTARY SEAL to legitimize the document.
The requirements for being a notary public and obtaining a seal vary from state to state. In general, you will need to file an application with your state and pay a processing fee. Most states also require that applicants to become a notary public provide proof of having a surety bond.
Yes. The signature is indication that the notary performed a notarial act (either an oath or an acknowledgment). The stamp only provides proof that the person is a notary. The stamp does not prove anything other than the notary's commission status.
Notarized Signatures are merely a signature that has been signed in front of a Notary Public. The Notary then signs beneath and stamps the document with a Notary Seal, which informs everyone the signature has been 'validated' as being the actual signature of the individual(s) who are signing the document. They appear something like this: Before me, a notary public in and for the said County and State, personally appeared the above named (Signer's Name) who acknowledged that he/she did sign the foregoing instrument and that the same is his/her free and voluntary act and deed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this _____ day of ________, 200____. ___________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires _______________________ {NOTARY SEAL} If you need your signature notarized keep in mind that most Notary Public usually charge a small fee for notarizing documents. Most banking institutions will also have a Notary that can notarize signatures on documents. Some banks will offer this service to it's customers for free. You shouldn't have to spend more than a few bucks to get something notarized.