D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2404

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 17-2404 - SIZE AND FORM OF OFFICIAL SEAL

2404.1

The official seal of a notary public commissioned by ONCA shall include the following:

(a) The notary public's name at the top, exactly as indicated on the commission;

(b) The words "Notary Public"

(c) The words "District of Columbia"

(d) The notary public's commission expiration date; and

(e) A border in a circular shape no larger than one and three-quarters inches (1.75 in.) surrounding the required words.

2404.2

A notary public shall affix his or her official signature and official seal on every document notarized, at the time the notarial act is performed.

2404.3

If the seal is affixed to a tangible record, it shall be applied in permanent ink and shall be capable of being photocopied.

2404.4

If the document being notarized is made of a non-porous material, such as Mylar or a similar material to which standard ink will not adhere, an embossed seal shall be used alone or in conjunction with a non-porous, permanent ink that dries through evaporation, which will adhere without smearing.

2404.5

The seal shall not contain the District of Columbia corporate seal.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2404

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9099 (7/1/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 12856 (10/21/2022); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR14646 (11/3/2023)