How can I find a reliable notary public stamp supplier?

Find a reliable notary public stamp supplier, such as Acorn Sales, by checking that it makes the stamp to your state's statute, prints your commission details exactly as certified, shows a proof on request and states its warranty, processing time and return terms. Acorn Sales notary seal stamps run $22.95 to $34.95, and Acorn Sales is an authorized California notary seal manufacturer, code ASC3.

• Made for one state. A dependable maker asks for your state before anything else; Acorn Sales builds each seal stamp around that state's rule rather than a generic design.
• Authorized where a state approves makers. California lets only manufacturers authorized by its Secretary of State make a notary seal and asks for your Certificate of Authorization first.
• A proof before production. Ask for one through contact us and check every letter and digit against your commission certificate, since custom notary products are not returnable.
• A written warranty. Look for warranty terms in writing; Acorn Sales covers its notary seal stamps, pre-inked models included, for six months.
• Published turnaround. A supplier should say how long production takes; Acorn Sales processes each notary stamp order in 24 to 48 hours.
• Rated impressions. A self-inking seal stamp gives about 10,000 impressions and a Slim or MaxLight pre-inked stamp up to 25,000.
• Known costs. Small commission number and expiration stamps start at $5.95, and stamp packages run $44.95 to $79.95 in notary inked stamp kits.

How do I get a custom notary stamp designed for my state’s rules?

Acorn Sales makes a custom notary stamp to your state’s rules: order it under your state, enter your name, commission number and expiration date exactly as your commission certificate shows them, and the die is laid out to that state’s specification and processed in 24 to 48 hours.

• Start with your state. Seal rules differ widely: Nevada accepts only a rectangle up to 1in by 2.5in, Ohio a circle of 3/4in to 1in with the state coat of arms, and Illinois a rectangle with a serrated or milled border.
• Match the ink color. Illinois and Florida require black ink, Utah requires purple for in-person acts, and Tennessee prohibits black.
• Copy the certificate. Your name, commission number and expiration date go on the stamp exactly as commissioned, so check spelling before you submit.
• California seals. Acorn Sales is an authorized California notary seal manufacturer, code ASC3, and makes a California seal after you send the Certificate of Authorization from the Secretary of State.
• Proof on request. Ask for a proof through contact us; production starts once you approve it.
• Rules by state. Every state’s seal rule is summarized in notary stamp requirements by state.

What makes a notary public stamp easy to read on legal documents?

An easy-to-read notary public stamp prints dark ink inside a clear border at a size your state allows, and an inked impression shows on photocopies and scans where a raised embossed seal does not. Acorn Sales notary seal stamps cost $22.95 to $34.95.

• Dark, copy-friendly ink. Florida requires photographically reproducible black ink, and most states without a color rule require an impression that is legible or photographically reproducible.
• A defined border. Illinois, Texas, California and Hawaii require a serrated or milled border around the seal.
• Type size and room. New Mexico sets 10-point type, and Pennsylvania allows up to 1in by 3.5in because its six lines may not be abbreviated.
• Pre-inked for sharp detail. Slim and MaxLight pre-inked stamps hold oil based ink in the die and give up to 25,000 impressions.
• Self-inking for daily use. A self-inking stamp has a built-in water based pad and gives about 10,000 impressions.
• Embosser with an inker. A raised embossed seal reads on copies only after an impression inker darkens it, which is why the inked stamp is the required seal in most states.

Before ordering, check your Secretary of State’s website so you know which items your state requires. Enter your name, commission number (if applicable) and expiration date (if applicable) exactly as they appear on your commission certificate. Acorn Sales processes notary stamp orders in 24 to 48 hours and ships within the U.S., with free Economy shipping on orders over $99.