Florida Notary Public Updates

Have you ever wondered how to dispose of your expired Notary Public stamp or embossing seal? Simply throwing away your stamp or seal can expose you to potential theft of your information. To protect yourself, it's important to dispose of these items in a secure manner. Here’s how you can do that:

The stamp has a rubber plate that is placed on with an adhesive. Before you remove the rubber plate, remove and throw the ink cartridge in the garbage as it cannot be recycled. You should be able to remove the rubber plate by peeling it off. If it is difficult to remove, tweezers or pliers can be used. Once removed, use scissors to cut it into several pieces. For added security, you may want to throw the pieces away in different garbage bins to ensure no one can put them together and use them. The rubber plate is not recyclable. If you no longer have use for the stamp, it can be recycled as it is made of recycled plastics.

For embossers, the insert can be removed and broken apart to prevent unauthorized use. The tension should not be too strong for you to pull it apart. When the insert is removed, simply move the arms in the opposite direction of each other. Instead of pressing them together to “close” the gap, pull them apart to “open” them. They should snap in half, and both pieces can be recycled. If you no longer need the embosser body, you may also recycle that part.

If you're unsure of the best way to dispose of your expired notary products, please feel free to send them back to Troy Fain Insurance. We are happy to dispose of these items for you, free of charge!