Embossers or seals raise the surface of the paper to make an impression. Without using ink, an embosser will crimp the paper. An embossed impression is not photographically reproducible so you may want to check with your state requirements to see if a Seal Inker would be a smart addition to your purchase.

Seal stamps make a stamped ink impression on the paper. All seal stamps are photographically reproducible. 

Some states require your notary seal to be photographically reproducible - or able to be photocopied and/or faxed. Many states suggest or even require seal stamps compared to embossed seals. Check with your state board to find out which product is best and lawful for you. 

Confused by state board's notary handbook? Shoot us an email or give us a call. We would be happy to go over state requirements with you to assure your product will not be rejected. 

Notary Supplies Online offers a variety of different notary stamps to best fit your needs. 

Regular Rubber Stamps with wood handles are our most economical choice. Regular Rubber hand stamps do require the use of a separate ink pad to make impressions on paper.

Self-Inking Stamps have a flipping mechanism that allows for a crisp impression on paper every time. Just by pushing down, the rubber die is flipped to touch the built-in ink pad and flips back down when touched to paper resulting in an impression on the document. 

Pre-Inked Stamps Stamps have the ink fashioned right into the wording. With just a simple press to paper, your notary seal will appear unblemished on paper. Pre-Inked Stamps are eco-friendly and can be re-inked for thousands of impressions without the use of a replacement ink pad.

A die is the main component of an embosser or rubber stamp that has your personalized notary information. The image and information that is on your die is what appears on paper.

An embosser die is made from Delrin. Delrin is the brand name for a rugged acetal resin polymer invented by the DuPont Company in 1952. Rather than metal, Delrin allows us to cut costs - but not corners - to bring you products that are reliable, sturdy and cost effective. 

A rubber stamp's die is made from high quality red rubber. Your rubber dies are skillfully crafted and cut to meet your individual needs.

All dies produced by Notary Supplies Online are created using the latest advancements in technology. Your dies are handcrafted not only by our precision lasers but by skilled members of our staff as well. 

With varying terms such as commission number, registration number and even notary ID number, determining what needs to go on your notary stamp can be difficult. We are here to help!

In order to create a seal that will be acceptable to your state board we will need the following information:

1. Your name as it appears on your certificate or acceptance letter.
If your middle initial appears on your certificate instead of your full middle name, please enter it as it has been displayed on your certificate. This minute variance could result in your seal being rejected.

2. Commission Number / Notary ID / Registration Number
Some states require your commission number to be on your stamp. If your state is one that requires such, please enter in your commission number when ordering. Commission numbers are also referred to as notary ID's or registration numbers. If you cannot find your number on your certificate you may be a notary public of a state that does not issue them. 

3. Commission Expiration Date
Almost all notaries have expiration dates of their commission. Please supply us with your commission expiration date if you would like it to appear on your seal. In many instances, certain states allow for blank lines. This allows you to write in your expiration date, decreasing the amount of times you will need to order a new embosser or stamp. 

When in doubt - check with your state board, your notary handbook or contact us. We would be happy to run through your state specifications with you to assure that you receive a usable notary stamp. 

Different embossers require different replacement inserts. If you are unable to identify the type of insert needed by pictures, please contact us. Failure to identify an incorrect insert before insertion in to your existing embosser may bend your new insert. If your new insert is bent it will not make a crisp imprint nor will it be covered by our warranty.