41-323. Change of address; lost, stolen or compromised journal or seal; civil penalty
(L21, Ch. 66, sec. 17. Eff. 7/1/22)
A. Within thirty days after the change of a notary public's mailing, business or residential address, the notary public shall deliver to the secretary of state, by certified mail or other means providing a receipt, a signed notice of the change that provides both the old and new addresses.
B. Within ten days after the loss, theft or compromise of an official journal or stamping device, the notary public shall deliver to the secretary of state, by certified mail or other means providing a receipt, a signed notice of the loss, theft or compromise. The notary also shall inform the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft.
C. If a notary public fails to comply with subsection A or B of this section, the notary public has failed to fully and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public and the secretary of state may impose a civil penalty of $25 against the notary. The notary public shall pay any civil penalty imposed by the secretary of state pursuant to this subsection before the renewal of the notary's commission.