When a notarial certificate is on a separate piece of paper, what can a notary public do?

When a notarial certificate is on a separate piece of paper, the notary public has the authority to use one additional imprint of the official seal on that certificate. This is an important aspect of notary practice, as it ensures that the notarial act is properly authenticated and linked to the document being notarized.

Using the official seal on a separate certificate demonstrates the notary’s acknowledgment of the authenticity of the signature(s) on the original document and validates their actions. It also helps to clearly delineate the notarial act from the main document, which can be important for recordkeeping and legal purposes.

In this context, while other options may seem appealing, they do not align with the correct procedures supported by notarial laws and guidelines. Attaching it permanently to the document or making it part of the original document could lead to confusion about the distinct nature of the notarial act and could complicate the notarization process. Thus, using an additional imprint of the official seal is the proper course of action when dealing with a notarial certificate on a separate piece of paper.