53-114. Notary's change of name or seal; notification; new seal required. (a) If a notary public changes name by any legal action, such notary shall obtain a new notary seal which meets the requirements established by 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 notary shall mail or deliver to the secretary of state notice of the change of name which shall include a specimen of the new seal and a specimen of the notary's new official signature.

(b) If a notary public obtains a new seal for any reason, the notary shall mail or deliver to the secretary of state notice of the change of seal which shall 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 after such change has occurred.

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