A notary public shall notify the secretary of state within thirty days after he or she changes his or her name, business address, or residential address. In the case of a name change, the notary public shall include a sample of the notary's handwritten official signature on the notice. Pursuant to section 24-21-104 (3), the secretary of state shall determine the amount of, and collect, the fee, payable to the secretary of state, for recording notice of change of name or address.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 806, � 2, effective July 1, 2018.
24-21-531. Official misconduct by a notary public - liability of notary or surety. (1) A notary public who knowingly and willfully violates the duties imposed by this part 5 commits official misconduct and is guilty of a petty offense.
(2) A notary public and the surety or sureties on his or her bond are liable to the persons involved for all damages proximately caused by the notary's official misconduct.
(3) Nothing in this part 5 shall be construed to deny a notary public the right to obtain a surety bond or insurance on a voluntary basis to provide coverage for liability.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 806, � 2, effective July 1, 2018. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3224, � 406, effective March 1, 2022.