I notarize liens at my job. At the bottom of the Notary wording, it says "My commission expires" but there is nowhere to write the date. If the date of expiration is on my stamp, does that need to be there? — J.R., Arkansas
It is best to include it nearby the statement in the certificate simply to be safe. Arkansas statute does require a Notary to include the Notary’s commission expiration date on the certificate as well as in the seal. Usually the fact that it appears in your seal should be adequate, but including near the statement “My commission expires” as well will ensure the document is not rejected.
Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors
Confronted with a tricky notarization? Unsure how to proceed? NNA members have unlimited access to our expertly trained NNA Hotline counselors to help you with all of your notarial questions. Call 1-888-876-0827, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. PST; Saturday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.