State of Kentucky Notary Public Self-Inking Stamp. A notary public is an individual issued an appointment by the Governor or Department of Financial Institutions to serve the public as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as are allowed or required by law. This is a self-inking stamp used for Notary Seals. Customize the Notary Public Seal by entering the notary public's name. The embosser will be typeset per the specifications required by law for the State of Kentucky.