Notary Stamp Maker — Design a Notary-Style Seal
This notary stamp maker draws a notary-style seal live as you type — round or rectangular, your wording, your ink. It’s a design starting point you adapt yourself: use the state authority directory below to find your state’s official rules, then export a transparent PNG or SVG. Free, no signup, no watermark.
TL;DR
- Every state sets its own notary seal rules — seal shape, required wording and ink are defined by your state, not by this tool.
- Find yours at the source: the directory below links to each state’s official notary authority so you can confirm the exact requirements before you design.
- This is a design tool: you type every field, it never fills in a commission number, and it does not certify legal validity.
- Design a notary-style seal below, export a PNG or SVG free, then verify with your state authority before official use.
Design a notary-style seal
Pick the rectangle or circle, choose your ink color, and type your own wording into each field — a starting point you can adapt to your state’s shape and wording. The placeholders are blank labels on purpose: a notary stamp maker should never invent your name, commission number or expiry, so you fill those in yourself.
Free exports add a small credit line and cap at 1000px.
Next, open the state notary authority directory to find and confirm your state’s official rules, then export your PNG or SVG.
Find your state’s notary authority
Every state sets its own notary seal rules — the shape, the required wording, and the ink — and the accurate, current answer for your state lives with its official authority. This directory links you straight to that source for each state below so you can find and confirm yours. We link to the authority rather than restate the law, because seal rules change and vary by state.
| State | Official notary authority | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Arizona Secretary of State — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| California | California Secretary of State — Notary Public ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Colorado | Colorado Secretary of State — Notary Program ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Florida | Florida Department of State — Notary Commissions ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Georgia | Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Illinois | Illinois Secretary of State — Notary Public ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Secretary of State ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — Notary Public ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of State — Notary Services ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Montana | Montana Secretary of State — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Nevada | Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Division ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| New York | New York Department of State — Notary Public ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Secretary of State — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Ohio | Ohio Secretary of State — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of State — Notaries ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Texas | Texas Secretary of State — Notary Public Unit ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Virginia | Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Licensing — Notary ↗ | Seal shape, required wording, size and ink are set by this authority — verify here before use. |
Don’t see your state? Every state and DC has its own notary authority — find yours through your Secretary of State’s office and verify there before designing an official seal. We would rather send you to the source than restate a rule that may be out of date.
How to design a notary-style seal in 4 steps
Find your state’s authority
Use the directory below to open your state’s official notary authority, where the binding rules for seal shape, wording and ink are published.
Pick a shape and ink to match
Switch the tool between rectangle and circle and choose an ink color so your design reflects what your state’s authority describes.
Type your own wording
Enter your commissioned name, "Notary Public", your state, and any county or commission line yourself. Nothing is auto-filled.
Export, then verify at the source
Download a transparent PNG or SVG, and confirm the exact wording, size and ink with your state notary authority before any official use.
Notary stamp maker FAQ
Is this notary stamp maker free?
Yes. Designing a notary-style stamp and exporting a transparent PNG or SVG is free, with no signup and no watermark.
Does this create a legally valid or state-compliant notary seal?
No. This is a design tool that produces a visual notary-style template only. It does not certify legal validity or issue an official seal. Notary seal rules are set by each state and change over time, so confirm the exact wording, shape, and ink with your state notary authority before any official use.
Should a notary seal be round or rectangular?
That is set by your state — some states call for a rectangle, some for a circle, and many accept either. Your state notary authority publishes the binding rule, so find your state in the authority directory on this page and confirm the shape there before you design an official seal.
What information usually goes on a notary seal?
As a general pattern, many seals show the notary’s name and the words "Notary Public", and often the state, county, commission number and expiration date. The exact required elements are set by your state, so check your state authority in the directory below rather than relying on this general description.
Will the tool fill in my commission number for me?
No. You type every field yourself. The tool never generates or pre-fills a commission number, expiration date or any official credential — that keeps your design accurate and is why the placeholders are blank labels, not fake numbers.
Can I export a transparent PNG or an SVG?
Yes. Export a transparent PNG for everyday documents or a true SVG vector for high-resolution printing and later editing. Both are free and drawn entirely in your browser.
Sources
The binding rules for any state come from that state’s notary authority linked in the directory above. The general references below are background reading only — notary law changes, so confirm current rules with your state before official use.