Free notary stamp template online
Generate a notary public stamp, round or serrated, with your name, commission number and expiry, then download or apply it. Generic, works in any region.
When to use a Notary stamp
- Notary public sign-offs
- Acknowledgements and jurats
- Sworn documents
How to add a Notary stamp
- Open the stamp maker and pick the Notary preset.
- Set the color, position and optional date or serial number.
- Download a transparent PNG or apply it to your PDF.
Design tips that make a Notary stamp look official
- Export as a transparent PNG. A stamp with a white box behind it looks pasted-on the moment it touches letterhead; a transparent one sits cleanly over text and lines.
- Keep ring text short. On round seals, the company or authority name curves around the edge, 40–60 characters reads best. Put registration or licence numbers on the bottom arc.
- Use a light aging texture. A slight fade reads like a genuine inked impression instead of a sticker. The stamp maker has a texture slider for exactly this.
- Classic ink colors read as official. Deep blue and red are the conventions for Notary stamps; keep logos monochrome inside the seal.
Make it verifiable, the upgrade rubber can't match
The weakness of every physical Notary stamp is that one photographed impression can be copy-pasted onto anything. PDF Verified fixes this with serialization: each application can carry a unique serial number and a QR code that resolves to a public verification page showing who issued the stamp and which document it belongs to. A pasted image fails that scan instantly, which flips the forgery economics of the Notary stamp completely.
Is a digital Notary stamp legally valid?
In most jurisdictions the signature makes the document binding and the stamp is supporting evidence of authority, and electronic seals are recognised wherever commercial practice expects them (Kenya's KICA, the UAE's Electronic Transactions Law, eIDAS in the EU). A serialized digital Notary stamp actually carries more evidential weight than ink, because it comes with a tamper-evident record of when and where it was applied.
Frequently asked questions
Is the notary stamp free?
Yes - create, edit and download a notary stamp for free, with no signup to try. Verified, serialized versions are included on Business plans.
Can I add a date to the notary stamp?
Yes. Toggle the date on and it's placed inside the stamp; you can also add a serial number, change the color, or add your logo.
What format do I get?
A transparent PNG you can drop anywhere, or apply the stamp straight onto a PDF inside PDF Verified.
Can I use this notary stamp anywhere?
It uses generic placeholders (STATE/PROVINCE, COMM #, expiry) so you can tailor it to your jurisdiction. Confirm your local notary stamp requirements before official use.
What PDF Verified is, and what it is not
Electronic signature law is settled in broad terms and specific in the details. The ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS and their equivalents recognise electronic signatures across more than 190 countries, and what decides a particular case is intent to sign plus evidence connecting the signature to the signer, which is what the audit certificate records. Certain document types carry their own formalities wherever you are: deeds, wills, some property instruments, and anything requiring a witness or a notary. Sign only what you are authorised to sign, since applying another person signature without their authority is forgery whatever tool is used.
PDF Verified is a tool for preparing, signing, stamping and checking documents. It is not a law firm, a compliance service or a forensic examiner, and nothing here is legal, financial or compliance advice. Requirements differ by country, by document type and by the party asking, so check what applies to your document before you rely on it, and take advice where the document matters. You are responsible for the documents you create, sign and send, and for having the authority to do so: signing or stamping in somebody else name, or as an organisation you do not represent, is forgery whatever tool is used. To the extent the law allows, we accept no liability for how a document made with this tool is used or relied on. The full position is in our terms of service.