Can my employer keep my journal or notary stamp after I leave my job?

No. A notary commission is personal to the notary public. The stamp and journal belong to the notary public and must be safeguarded by the notary in order to prevent forgeries and other misuse. Even if an employer pays for the notary commission, the employer cannot convert the stamp and journal. However, if the employer provided the notary’s surety bond, the employer may cancel the bond.