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August 23, 2024

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1. Notarial Acts

   1. Inked Stamp or Embosser: “A seal may be a rubber stamp or a physical device capable of affixing to or embossing on a tangible document” (SDCL 18-1-3.1).
      “There are two types of seals that are generally available for purchase – the raised, embossing seal or the rubber stamp. Either type is acceptable as a notary seal” (NPH).
      “If a rubber stamp is used the word ‘Seal’ must be included on the stamp” (website, “About the Notary Seal”).

   2. Border: A border must surround the imprinted words of the seal (SDCL 18-1-3.1).

   3. Shape/Size:Not specified.

   4. Components: The seal must contain at least the following components, surrounded in all cases by a border (SDCL 18-1-3.1):

      1. Name of Notary;

      2. “Notary Public”;

      3. “South Dakota”;

      4. FOR RUBBER STAMPSFor rubber stamps and electronic seals: “Seal”.
         The words “My Commission Expires (date)” may not be placed inside the border of the seal but may appear outside of the border (NPH and website, “About the Notary Seal”).

   5. In-Person Electronic Notarial Acts: Electronic seals used for an in-person electronic notarial act must contain the words required in a physical Notary Public seal within the surrounding border (SDCL 18-1-3.1).

   6. Remote Notarial Acts: Electronic seals used for a remote notarial act must contain the words required in a physical Notary Public seal within the surrounding border (SDCL 18-1-3.1).

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