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What should you do if your notary seal smears?

  1. Initial the smear

  2. Note the error in the journal

  3. Restamp

  4. Use a different stamp

The correct answer is: Initial the smear

If your notary seal smears, you should initial the smear. This indicates that the smudge or error was made unintentionally and does not invalidate the notarized document. Option B, noting the error in the journal, is incorrect because it doesn't address the issue with the seal itself. Option C, restamping, is incorrect because it can create confusion if the second stamp overlaps with the first one. Option D, using a different stamp, may not be possible if you only have one notary stamp.