Changes to Existing Law

Each notary public, before performing the duties of the office, shall take an oath as required by § 3-1-5, and shall give a bond to this state, to be approved by the attorney general, in the penal sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office.

Every Each notary public, before entering upon the duties of his the office, shall provide obtain an official seal and file an impression of the same, together with his oath and bond the oath described in § 18-1-2, in the Office of the Secretary of State.