My Notary stamp has the words "acting in the county of_____" at the bottom. Am I required to fill in the blank even if I am acting in the county of my commission? — C.H., Michigan
You should complete the statement ‘Acting in the County of ______ ‘even if you are acting in the county of your commission. It is part of your seal impression and not completing this statement could cause delays or rejection of your signer’s document.
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