I am a Notary for the state of Georgia and I worked for a Wells Fargo branch there. I moved to Florida in August of this year. I am now applying to become a Florida Notary. What should I do with my old Notary stamp and do I have to mail it back to a specific location? And what other things would I need to do? — A.V., Florida
You should destroy your Notary to prevent any potential misuse. For rubber-stamp seals, this can be accomplished by cutting or damaging the rubber surface so it can no longer produce a clear impression. For embosser seals, applying a small amount of super glue to the molded surfaces and closing the device will permanently impair its ability to create a legible imprint. Once the seal has been properly defaced or destroyed, you can dispose of it.
For more guidelines and information about disposing of Notary stamps in other states, please see our article on what to do with old Notary seals.
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