I lost my Notary seal and journal and I am in the process of getting them replaced. Can I still notarize documents with just my signature or is a stamp/seal also required? — A. C., Texas
No, you would not be able to notarize without your Notary seal stamp. Texas Notaries are required to affix a seal on every notarial certificate they complete and sign (GC 406.013).
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