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Title Source: Supreme Court: Notary Public Seal Must Be Metal

Law: Act No. 906

Decision Date: Sep 25, 1903

Act No. 906 amends the requirements for the seal to be used by notaries public in the Philippines, mandating a metal seal with specific engravings to be affixed to officially signed documents.

Law Summary

Specifications of the Notary Public Seal

The seal must be made of metal.
It must bear the following inscriptions engraved on its margin:
- The name of the province.
- The words “Philippine Islands.”
- The notary public's own name.
Across the center of the seal, the words "Notary Public" must be engraved.

Validity and Use of Seal Impressions

The seal impression must be affixed to papers officially signed by the notary public.
An impression made directly on the paper or parchment is legally valid.
Such impression holds the same validity as a seal made on wax or wafer.

Legislative Enactment and Effectivity

The enactment was expedited in view of the public good, pursuant to procedural laws governing the passage of laws.
The act took effect on January 1, 1904.

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