Q: Can a Florida notary use an embosser with impression inker in stead of used a rubber stamp?
the ink would make it photographically reproducible and would be the same as the rubber stamp seal of the notary. law below: it would not be the embosser alone. but an embosser with ink making it an inked embosser. so it would be an inked stamp with the embosser.
A:
Under Florida Statute 117.05(3)(a), Florida notaries are required to use a rubber stamp seal that includes specific information, such as the notary’s name, the words “Notary Public - State of Florida,” the notary’s commission number, and the commission expiration date. The law mandates the use of a rubber stamp, so an embosser alone is not sufficient to meet the statutory requirements.
However, a notary may use an embosser in addition to the required rubber stamp seal for added security or ceremonial purposes. If an embosser is used, it must not replace the rubber stamp, and if the embosser’s impression is used, it is recommended to apply an impression inker to make it visible for photocopying or scanning. This is an optional enhancement but cannot serve as a substitute for the rubber stamp seal.
In summary, a Florida notary must use the required rubber stamp seal to comply with the statute. The embosser, even with an impression inker, may only supplement but not replace the rubber stamp.
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