§ 21-14-203. Expiration and resignation

(a) Any filing by a notary public with the Secretary of State under the terms of this subchapter shall remain in effect until the earlier of:

1. (1) The date on which the notary public’s commission in effect on the date of filing expires;

2. (2) The filing is cancelled by the notary public by subsequent written filing with the Secretary of State; or

3. (3) The filing is cancelled pursuant to § 21-14-113.

(b)

1. (1) A notary public shall send a signed letter of resignation to the Secretary of State and shall return his or her certificate of notary public commission when the notary public:

   1. (A) Wishes to resign his or her commission;

   2. (B) Does not maintain legal residence or employment in this state during the entire term of appointment; or

   3. (C) Is required to resign pursuant to a court order of this state or any other state.

2. (2) The resigning notary public shall destroy his or her official seal immediately upon resignation.