This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- That you must purchase your own seal from a commercial vendor after receiving your commission certificate.

- Vendors are required by law to verify your commission certificate before creating and providing your seal.

- Your notary seal must always be stored in a locked, secure area under your exclusive control.

- If your seal is lost or stolen, you must notify the Secretary of State in writing within ten days.

- Only the commissioned notary is legally permitted to possess the official notary seal.

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