Notary seal embosser and inked notary stamp
Many jurisdictions that require a notary embosser also expect an inked mark alongside it, for the simple reason that a raised impression disappears the moment the document is scanned.
Notary seal embosser templates, ready to edit
When to use Notary seal embosser
- Notarial certificates
- Documents that will be scanned or filed electronically
- Copies sent by email
- Office records around the act
How to make Notary seal embosser
- Open the stamp maker and pick the Notary seal embosser template, or type your own wording.
- Set the shape, colour and size, then drop in a logo and position the date or serial line.
- Grab the transparent PNG if you are placing it on screen, or the pack if it has to survive printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the notary seal embosser free?
Yes to design it, no to download it. Building a notary seal embosser costs nothing and needs no account, and you can edit it for as long as you like. Getting the file out is $1.50 for a single image format, or $3.00 for the full pack.
Can I add a date to the notary seal embosser?
Yes. A date, a time, or both, positioned wherever they fit the notary seal embosser. An empty date field means "whenever this is used", so the impression records the real day.
What format do I get?
A transparent PNG for dropping onto documents, plus a white-background PNG and a JPG. The $3.00 pack adds an SVG, a print-ready PDF and a Word file that keeps the date and serial as text you can retype.
Template, or something I actually build?
It is a notary seal embosser maker rather than a notary seal embosser template you download and then fight with in a word processor. Build a notary seal embosser online from a notary seal embosser sample, or start empty and use it as a notary seal embosser generator: every part of the notary seal embosser design stays adjustable. The notary seal embosser price covers the file only, $1.50 for a transparent notary seal embosser png or $3.00 for every format.
Do I need an embosser or a stamp?
That is set by the authority that issued your commission and the answer differs sharply between jurisdictions. Several require an inked stamp, some require an embosser, and a number expect both. Check your commission paperwork before ordering either.
Why does my embossed seal not show on a scan?
Because a scanner records colour, not relief. An embossed impression has no ink in it, so the scan sees blank paper. That is why an inked mark is usually required alongside one.
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Estamplab is a design tool. What a notarial or legal mark must carry is set by the authority that issued the commission or the appointment, and it differs sharply between jurisdictions, so check your own paperwork before relying on any layout here. This page describes common practice rather than giving legal advice. Only produce a mark you hold the authority to use: a stamp in the name of an office you do not hold is forgery.