An electronic seal is used for notarizing electronic documents, facilitating remote online notarization as well as in-person electronic notarization. It serves the same purpose as a traditional notary seal for paper documents, but is designed for use on electronic files.
This image format is exactly what you will upload to the Secretary of State for your online commission application. It has a white background and works with most software.
The electronic seal appears the same, and the PDF format allows its use within the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is the most commonly used software for documents.
The seal looks identical, but it has a transparent background and sharper edges, making it crystal clear. It works for most software and is great for documents with non-white backgrounds.
An electronic notary seal (or eSeal) is an image of a traditional notary stamp. It contains all legally required elements—such as the notary’s name, commission number, etc. — designed to comply with Texas state-specific regulations.
A Texas Notary Public can witness signatures, take oaths, certify copies of certain documents, and if authorized, perform online notarizations.
A notary stamp is required for all paper document notarizations and is included in pre-selected notary packages.
An electronic notary seal, or eSeal, is a digitally created image that closely resembles a traditional notary seal used on paper documents. It contains all required elements—such as the notary’s name, commission number, etc —and is used for electronic documents. The eSeal is essential for performing both Electronic Notarizations and Remote Online Notarizations.
A digital certificate, or X.509 certificate, is a secure digital file used in remote online notarizations. It ensures tamper-evident digital signing of documents.
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The electronic seal serves as a digital equivalent of the traditional inked seal. It provides a visual confirmation of the notary's identity and authority, which is crucial for legal and official purposes. It is for electronic computer file documents.
While you can design the visual appearance of your electronic seal, it must adhere to the specifications outlined by the Texas Secretary of State. This includes the required text, format, and dimensions.
Yes, the electronic seal contains all the elements of a traditional seal on paper, including the expiration date, which is updated when you renew your notary commission. Therefore, when you start your new term, you will need to obtain a new electronic seal.