A commissioned notary public discovers their official seal is broken and unusable. They immediately order a new seal from an authorized vendor. Which of the following elements is strictly required by law to be present on the new seal, the absence of which would render it invalid?

AI Explanation

Mandatory Seal Elements. According to CA Gov. Code section 8207, an official seal must contain the State Seal, the words 'Notary Public', the notary's name, the county where the oath and bond are filed, the commission expiration date, the commission number, and the seal manufacturer identification number assigned by the Secretary of State.