Question

A co-worker of a notary can use the notarial stamp:

a) Under no circumstances

b) If the employer, who purchased the seal, directs them to perform a notarial act

c) If the document requiring notarization relates to a critical division

d) If the notary provides written permission on a business letterhead.

Answer 1

A notary's co-worker cannot use the notarial stamp under any circumstances, as notarial duties are personal and cannot be delegated, ensuring the integrity of notarial acts and protection against fraudulent use.

Step-by-step explanation:

The notarial stamp under no circumstances:

A co-worker of a notary can use the notarial stamp under no circumstances. Notarial seals are strictly personal and cannot be used by anyone other than the notary to whom they are issued. This is to ensure the integrity of the notarial act and to protect against fraud and misuse. The ownership of the seal, even if purchased by an employer, does not transfer the authority to notarize documents to anyone other than the commissioned notary. Notarial duties are tied to the individual who has been granted the notarial commission, and cannot be delegated to others, regardless of any written permission or business directives.

If a document requires notarization, it must be done by the notary personally. The act of notarization involves verifying the identity of the signer, ensuring the signer is entering into the agreement knowingly and willingly, and typically, keeping a record of the notarial act in a journal. Each of these responsibilities must be performed by the commissioned notary directly.