American Samoa § 31.0340 - Seal image.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0340 — Seal image., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0340. Seal image.
(a) Near the notary’s official signature on the notarial certificate of a paper document, the notary shall affix a sharp, legible, permanent, and photographically reproducible image of the official seal that shall include the following elements: (1) the notary’s name exactly as indicated on the commission; (2) the serial number of the notary’s commission; (3) the words “Notary Public” and “Territory of American Samoa” and “My commission expires (commission expiration date)”; (4) the notary’s business address; and (5) a border in a rectangular shape no larger than 1 inch by 2 inches, surrounding the required words. (b) Illegible information within a seal impression may be typed or printed legibly by the notary adjacent to but not within the impression. (c) An embossed seal impression that is not photographically reproducible may be used in addition to but not in lieu of the seal described in subsection (a).
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0340
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0340 cover?
Section 31.0340 ("Seal image.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0340?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 31.0340 apply to my situation?
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