State of Delaware Official Notary Seal and Electronic Notary Seal Requirements
The notary shall have a seal and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties belonging to that office.
The seal required by § 4309 shall be used in the transaction of official business by notaries public.
Each notary public shall provide, keep and use a seal that is either an engraved embossed seal or a black-inked rubber stamp seal to be used on the paper document being notarized.
The seal shall contain:
- The notary’s name exactly as it appears on the commission
- The words “My Commission expires on” and the commission expiration date
- The words “Notary Public” and “State of Delaware.”
Electronic Seals
A notary who has registered with the Secretary to perform electronic notarizations as required by § 4302 shall have an electronic seal and may perform a notarial act by electronic means.
The electronic seal required by § 4309 shall be used in the transaction of all official electronic notarial acts.
The seal shall contain:
- The notary’s name exactly as it appears on the commission
- The words “My Commission expires on” and the commission expiration date
- The words “Notary Public” and “State of Delaware.”