Notaries public; commission term decreased; notary seals to have embedded identifying information; penalties for violations

Summary

The bill shortens the term of Alabama notary public commissions from four years to two years starting October 1 2026. It also mandates that every notary stamp permanently display the notary’s full name, commission number, expiration date and the title “Notary Public, State of Alabama,” and bans any manual alterations. Violations can lead to suspension, revocation, civil penalties, or criminal charges.

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