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Your Notary Stamp Is Your Responsibility
by the American Association of Notaries

Two of the most important things in a notary's possession are the notary stamp and journal. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to keep these belongings safe and secure. You might think that your notary stamp was merely a simple purchase, but it's worth a lot more than that. Below are some reasons why and the best practices for keeping your notary stamp safe.

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Employed Notaries - Your Notary Supplies Belong to the Notary
by the American Association of Notaries

An employee notary is a notary who obtained a commission at the request of his or her employer. Perhaps your company transacts with clients, such as banks or insurance companies, that must have documents notarized on a regular basis.

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How to Safeguard Your Notary Supplies
by the American Association of Notaries

Notaries are responsible for safeguarding their notary supplies against fraudulent use. These items include the notary's original certificate or commission, the notary stamp and seal, and the notary record book of notarial acts.

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How to Properly Destroy Your Expired Notary Stamps and Supplies
by the American Association of Notaries

When a notary reaches the end of the notary commission term or decides to end his or her notary career, all expired and defunct notary supplies must be disposed of safely and properly.

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Homeland Security - A Notary Can Contribute
by the American Association of Notaries

A notary public is at the forefront of security, in that notaries can significantly reduce fraud and are often responsible for detection of fraudulent identification documents.

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Texas Notaries Are Forbidden From Recording ID Card Numbers
by the American Association of Notaries

As of April 22, 2007 Texas notaries public are forbidden from recording identification card numbers in their notary record books. 

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