53-107. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 71, § 6; L. 1905, ch. 311, § 1; R.S. 1923, 53-107; L. 1963, ch. 294, § 3; L. 1967, ch. 297, § 3; L. 1975, ch. 285, § 7; L. 1980, ch. 159, § 6; L. 1984, ch. 201, § 14; Repealed, L. 2021, ch. 64, § 43; January 1, 2022. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Notary public giving notice of protest mere agent of holder. Swayze v. Britton, 17 Kan. 625, 627, 628. 2. Words "protest and notice waived" imply waiver of demand. Baker v. Scott, 29 Kan. 136, 137. 3. Notary public certifying to identity of stranger assumes personal liability; notary public not guarantor or insurer of identity of person. Bellport v. Harkins, 104 Kan. 543, 546, 547, 180 P. 220. 4. Notary public, assistant teller of bank, may demand payment of note. Toll v. Monitor Binding & Printing Co., 26 F.2d 51. 5. Consent to adoption acknowledged in Missouri by Kansas notary valid; theory of substantial compliance applied. In re Adoption of Trent, 229 Kan. 224, 227, 624 P.2d 433. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026