53-114. Notary's change of name or seal; notification; new seal required. - Kansas Statutes

53-114

Chapter 53.--NOTARIES PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONERS Article 1.--NOTARIES PUBLIC

      53-114.   Notary's change of name or seal; notification; new seal required.(a) If a notary public changes name by any legal action, suchnotary shall obtain a new notary seal which meets the requirements establishedby K.S.A. 53-105, and the seal shall contain the new name of the notary. Prior to performing any acts as a notary public after such change, the notaryshall mail or deliver to the secretary of state notice of the change ofname which shall include a specimen of the new seal and a specimen of thenotary's new official signature.

      (b)   If a notary public obtains a new seal for any reason, the notary shallmail or deliver to the secretary of state notice of the change of seal whichshall include an impression of the new seal.

      (c)   Such notification, as provided for in subsections (a) and (b),shall be made on forms provided by the secretary of state within thirty (30) days aftersuch change has occurred.

      History:   L. 1975, ch. 285, § 8; L. 1980, ch. 159, § 8; July 1.