Notaries are required to keep either an engraved seal of office or a rubber stamp facsimile seal. Which option best reflects this requirement?

• A. Engraved seal of office
• B. Either an engraved seal of office or a rubber stamp facsimile seal
• C. Circular seal
• D. Rubber stamp facsimile seal

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that a notary must have an official seal, and Texas allows two acceptable forms for that seal. The correct option reflects the rule precisely: you may use either an engraved seal of office or a rubber stamp facsimile seal. This shows flexibility in the seal’s form while still meeting the requirement that a seal be used to authenticate notarial acts.

The other options don’t fit because they imply a single form or introduce an unnecessary detail like a specific shape. Saying only an engraved seal is allowed would exclude those who use a rubber stamp; saying only a rubber stamp is allowed would exclude engraved seals. Mentioning a circular seal introduces a shape requirement that isn’t specified in the rule.