{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "asset_type": "jurisdictional-variation", "body": "Every state commissions notaries public for a fixed term before renewal is required, but the length varies far more than most people expect \u2014 from 2 years (Delaware's initial term) and 3 years (Iowa) up to 10 years (Arkansas, South Carolina), with Ohio at 5 years except for attorneys, Michigan running 6 to 7 years on the notary's own birthday, and Louisiana alone commissioning notaries for life. A widely used free tracker (getlicensemap.com's 'Notary Renewal Requirements' chart) covers all 50 states plus DC for this exact fact, but its own sourcing note is a single blanket claim ('sourced from official state Secretary of State offices... and other state commissioning authorities') with no citation on any individual row \u2014 there is no way to check one state's figure against the statute it supposedly came from. This asset states the term length for each jurisdiction against the actual statute or administrative code section, quoted verbatim, so every row can be checked. Each record is one state; the term length is given exactly as the statute states it (a fixed number of years, a birthday-anchored range, or 'for life'), together with the citation. Answers 'how long does a notary commission last in my state', 'when do I need to renew my notary commission', 'is Louisiana the only state with a lifetime notary commission'.\n", "description": "Every state commissions notaries public for a fixed term before renewal is required, but the length varies far more than most people expect \u2014 from 2 years (Delaware's initial term) and 3 years (Iowa) up to 10 years (Arkansas, South Carolina), with Ohio at 5 years except for attorneys, Michigan running 6 to 7 years on the notary's own birthday, and Louisiana alone commissioning notaries for life. A widely used free tracker (getlicensemap.com's 'Notary Renewal Requirements' chart) covers all 50 states plus DC for this exact fact, but its own sourcing note is a single blanket claim ('sourced from official state Secretary of State offices... and other state commissioning authorities') with no citation on any individual row \u2014 there is no way to check one state's figure against the statute it supposedly came from. This asset states the term length for each jurisdiction against the actual statute or administrative code section, quoted verbatim, so every row can be checked. Each record is one state; the term length is given exactly as the statute states it (a fixed number of years, a birthday-anchored range, or 'for life'), together with the citation. Answers 'how long does a notary commission last in my state', 'when do I need to renew my notary commission', 'is Louisiana the only state with a lifetime notary commission'.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "key_field": "jurisdiction", "licence": "unknown", "sources": ["https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-21/chapter-14/subchapter-1/section-21-14-101/", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=8204.", "http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/sc01/index.html", "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/0117.01", "https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0456/HRS_0456-0001.htm", "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/9B.21.pdf", "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-46-SS-XLVI-111", "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=18-103", "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-55-269", "https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=486.610", "https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=64-101", "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-240.html", "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-147.03", "https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.html", "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t26c001.php", "https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._gov't_code_section_406.002", "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title47.1/chapter4/section47.1-21/"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "title": "Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "dataset", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Arkansas\n\n**Commission term:** a term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of commission or the date of renewal\n\n**Statute:** Ark. Code \u00a7 21-14-101\n\n> Arkansas Code \u203a 2025 Arkansas Code \u203a Title 21 - Public Officers and Employees \u203a Chapter 14 - Notaries Public \u203a Subchapter 1 - General Provisions \u203a \u00a7 21-14-101. Appointment and commission\n\n> A notary public may perform notarial acts in any part of the state for a term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of commission or the date of renewal of a commission issued by the Secretary of State.\n\nSource: <https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-21/chapter-14/subchapter-1/section-21-14-101/>\n", "file": "arkansas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "arkansas", "jurisdiction": "Arkansas", "quote_statute_citation": "Arkansas Code \u203a 2025 Arkansas Code \u203a Title 21 - Public Officers and Employees \u203a Chapter 14 - Notaries Public \u203a Subchapter 1 - General Provisions \u203a \u00a7 21-14-101. Appointment and commission", "source_quote": "A notary public may perform notarial acts in any part of the state for a term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of commission or the date of renewal of a commission issued by the Secretary of State.", "sources": ["https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-21/chapter-14/subchapter-1/section-21-14-101/"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Ark. Code \u00a7 21-14-101", "term_length": "a term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of commission or the date of renewal", "title": "Arkansas \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** California\n\n**Commission term:** The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission\n\n**Statute:** Cal. Gov't Code \u00a7 8204\n\n> California Code, GOV 8204.\n\n> 8204. The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=8204.>\n", "file": "california.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "california", "jurisdiction": "California", "quote_statute_citation": "California Code, GOV 8204.", "source_quote": "8204. The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=8204."], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Cal. Gov't Code \u00a7 8204", "term_length": "The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission", "title": "California \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Delaware\n\n**Commission term:** initially commissioned as a notary public for a term of 2 years\n\n**Renewal term:** may request a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment\n\n**Statute:** 29 Del. C. \u00a7 4307\n\n> \u00a7 4307. Term of office; fees; resignation.\n\n> An individual is to be initially commissioned as a notary public for a term of 2 years. A notary public who wishes to renew the notary public\u2019s commission may request a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment.\n\nSource: <http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/sc01/index.html>\n", "file": "delaware.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "delaware", "jurisdiction": "Delaware", "quote_statute_citation": "\u00a7 4307. Term of office; fees; resignation.", "renewal_term": "may request a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment", "source_quote": "An individual is to be initially commissioned as a notary public for a term of 2 years. A notary public who wishes to renew the notary public\u2019s commission may request a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment.", "sources": ["http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/sc01/index.html"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "29 Del. C. \u00a7 4307", "term_length": "initially commissioned as a notary public for a term of 2 years", "title": "Delaware \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Florida\n\n**Commission term:** appointed for 4 years\n\n**Statute:** Fla. Stat. \u00a7 117.01(1)\n\n> 2025 Florida Statutes Title X PUBLIC OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND RECORDS Chapter 117 NOTARIES PUBLIC Entire Chapter SECTION 01 Appointment, application, suspension, revocation, application fee, bond, and oath. F.S. 117.01\n\n> A notary public shall be appointed for 4 years and may only use and exercise the office of notary public if he or she is within the boundaries of this state.\n\nSource: <https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/0117.01>\n", "file": "florida.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "florida", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "quote_statute_citation": "2025 Florida Statutes Title X PUBLIC OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND RECORDS Chapter 117 NOTARIES PUBLIC Entire Chapter SECTION 01 Appointment, application, suspension, revocation, application fee, bond, and oath. F.S. 117.01", "source_quote": "A notary public shall be appointed for 4 years and may only use and exercise the office of notary public if he or she is within the boundaries of this state.", "sources": ["https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/0117.01"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Fla. Stat. \u00a7 117.01(1)", "term_length": "appointed for 4 years", "title": "Florida \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Hawaii\n\n**Commission term:** The term of commission of a notary public shall be four years from the date of the notary public's commission\n\n**Statute:** HRS \u00a7 456-1\n\n> RL 1955, \u00a7168-1; am L 1959, c 4, \u00a71; HRS \u00a7456-1; am L 1978, c 122, \u00a71\n\n> The term of commission of a notary public shall be four years from the date of the notary public's commission, unless sooner removed by the attorney general for cause after the opportunity for hearing\n\nSource: <https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0456/HRS_0456-0001.htm>\n", "file": "hawaii.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "hawaii", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii", "quote_statute_citation": "RL 1955, \u00a7168-1; am L 1959, c 4, \u00a71; HRS \u00a7456-1; am L 1978, c 122, \u00a71", "source_quote": "The term of commission of a notary public shall be four years from the date of the notary public's commission, unless sooner removed by the attorney general for cause after the opportunity for hearing", "sources": ["https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0456/HRS_0456-0001.htm"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "HRS \u00a7 456-1", "term_length": "The term of commission of a notary public shall be four years from the date of the notary public's commission", "title": "Hawaii \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Iowa\n\n**Commission term:** issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of three years\n\n**Statute:** Iowa Code \u00a7 9B.21\n\n> Iowa Code 2026, Section 9B.21\n\n> On compliance with this section, the secretary of state shall issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of three years. The term of a notarial officer who is a resident of a state bordering Iowa and whose place of work or business is in Iowa is one year.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/9B.21.pdf>\n", "file": "iowa.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "iowa", "jurisdiction": "Iowa", "quote_statute_citation": "Iowa Code 2026, Section 9B.21", "source_quote": "On compliance with this section, the secretary of state shall issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of three years. The term of a notarial officer who is a resident of a state bordering Iowa and whose place of work or business is in Iowa is one year.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/9B.21.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Iowa Code \u00a7 9B.21", "term_length": "issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of three years", "title": "Iowa \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Louisiana\n\n**Commission term:** a notary is commissioned for life\n\n**Statute:** La. Admin. Code tit. 46, \u00a7 XLVI-111\n\n> La. Admin. Code tit. 46, \u00a7 XLVI-111 - Notary Commission\n\n> A notary is commissioned based upon the commission date indicated on the notary database. He does not have to wait until he receives the commission certificate from the secretary of state's office before performing notary functions. In addition, a notary is commissioned for life.\n\nSource: <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-46-SS-XLVI-111>\n", "file": "louisiana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "louisiana", "jurisdiction": "Louisiana", "quote_statute_citation": "La. Admin. Code tit. 46, \u00a7 XLVI-111 - Notary Commission", "source_quote": "A notary is commissioned based upon the commission date indicated on the notary database. He does not have to wait until he receives the commission certificate from the secretary of state's office before performing notary functions. In addition, a notary is commissioned for life.", "sources": ["https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/louisiana/La-Admin-Code-tit-46-SS-XLVI-111"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "La. Admin. Code tit. 46, \u00a7 XLVI-111", "term_length": "a notary is commissioned for life", "title": "Louisiana \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Maryland\n\n**Commission term:** The term of a notary public commission is 4 years\n\n**Statute:** Md. Code, State Gov't \u00a7 18-103\n\n> Article - State Government Previous Next \u00a718\u2013103.\n\n> The term of a notary public commission is 4 years. (2) The Secretary of State shall adopt, by regulation, a staggered system for the expiration and renewal of notary public commissions.\n\nSource: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=18-103>\n", "file": "maryland.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "maryland", "jurisdiction": "Maryland", "quote_statute_citation": "Article - State Government Previous Next \u00a718\u2013103.", "source_quote": "The term of a notary public commission is 4 years. (2) The Secretary of State shall adopt, by regulation, a staggered system for the expiration and renewal of notary public commissions.", "sources": ["https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=18-103"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Md. Code, State Gov't \u00a7 18-103", "term_length": "The term of a notary public commission is 4 years", "title": "Maryland \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Michigan\n\n**Commission term:** until the notary's birthday occurring not less than 6 years and not more than 7 years after the date of his or her appointment\n\n**Statute:** MCL 55.269\n\n> MCL - Section 55.269 Download Section Chapter 55 Act 238 of 2003\n\n> a notary public may reside in, move to, and perform notarial acts anywhere in this state from the date of appointment until the notary's birthday occurring not less than 6 years and not more than 7 years after the date of his or her appointment unless the appointment is canceled, suspended, or revoked by the secretary or by operation of law.\n\nSource: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-55-269>\n", "file": "michigan.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "michigan", "jurisdiction": "Michigan", "quote_statute_citation": "MCL - Section 55.269 Download Section Chapter 55 Act 238 of 2003", "source_quote": "a notary public may reside in, move to, and perform notarial acts anywhere in this state from the date of appointment until the notary's birthday occurring not less than 6 years and not more than 7 years after the date of his or her appointment unless the appointment is canceled, suspended, or revoked by the secretary or by operation of law.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-55-269"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "MCL 55.269", "term_length": "until the notary's birthday occurring not less than 6 years and not more than 7 years after the date of his or her appointment", "title": "Michigan \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Missouri\n\n**Commission term:** for a term of four years\n\n**Statute:** Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 486.610\n\n> 486.610. Notary, term of commission \u2014 grandfather provision.\n\n> 486.610. Notary, term of commission \u2014 grandfather provision. \u2014 1. A person commissioned as a notary may perform notarial acts in any part of this state, and only in this state, for a term of four years, unless the commission is earlier revoked under section 486.810 or resigned under section 486.790\n\nSource: <https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=486.610>\n", "file": "missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "missouri", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "quote_statute_citation": "486.610. Notary, term of commission \u2014 grandfather provision.", "source_quote": "486.610. Notary, term of commission \u2014 grandfather provision. \u2014 1. A person commissioned as a notary may perform notarial acts in any part of this state, and only in this state, for a term of four years, unless the commission is earlier revoked under section 486.810 or resigned under section 486.790", "sources": ["https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=486.610"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 486.610", "term_length": "for a term of four years", "title": "Missouri \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Nebraska\n\n**Commission term:** shall hold office for a term of four years from the effective date of his or her commission unless sooner removed\n\n**Statute:** Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 64-101\n\n> Nebraska Revised Statute 64-101 Revised Statutes Chapter 64 64-101\n\n> Each person appointed a notary public shall hold office for a term of four years from the effective date of his or her commission unless sooner removed.\n\nSource: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=64-101>\n", "file": "nebraska.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "nebraska", "jurisdiction": "Nebraska", "quote_statute_citation": "Nebraska Revised Statute 64-101 Revised Statutes Chapter 64 64-101", "source_quote": "Each person appointed a notary public shall hold office for a term of four years from the effective date of his or her commission unless sooner removed.", "sources": ["https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=64-101"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 64-101", "term_length": "shall hold office for a term of four years from the effective date of his or her commission unless sooner removed", "title": "Nebraska \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Nevada\n\n**Commission term:** for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed\n\n**Statute:** NRS 240.020\n\n> NRS 240.020 Powers limited to areas within this State; term of office.\n\n> NRS 240.020 Powers limited to areas within this State; term of office. A person appointed as a notary public pursuant to this chapter may perform notarial acts in any part of this state for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed.\n\nSource: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-240.html>\n", "file": "nevada.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "nevada", "jurisdiction": "Nevada", "quote_statute_citation": "NRS 240.020 Powers limited to areas within this State; term of office.", "source_quote": "NRS 240.020 Powers limited to areas within this State; term of office. A person appointed as a notary public pursuant to this chapter may perform notarial acts in any part of this state for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed.", "sources": ["https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-240.html"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "NRS 240.020", "term_length": "for a term of 4 years, unless sooner removed", "title": "Nevada \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Ohio\n\n**Commission term:** shall hold office for the term of five years unless the commission is revoked\n\n**Statute:** Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 147.03\n\n> Section 147.03 | Term of office. Ohio Revised Code / Title 1 State Government / Chapter 147 Notaries Public and Commissioners\n\n> Each notary public, except an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state by the Ohio supreme court, shall hold office for the term of five years unless the commission is revoked.\n\nSource: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-147.03>\n", "file": "ohio.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "ohio", "jurisdiction": "Ohio", "quote_statute_citation": "Section 147.03 | Term of office. Ohio Revised Code / Title 1 State Government / Chapter 147 Notaries Public and Commissioners", "source_quote": "Each notary public, except an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state by the Ohio supreme court, shall hold office for the term of five years unless the commission is revoked.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-147.03"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 147.03", "term_length": "shall hold office for the term of five years unless the commission is revoked", "title": "Ohio \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Oregon\n\n**Commission term:** issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years\n\n**Statute:** ORS 194.315\n\n> 194.315 Commission as notary public; qualifications; no immunity or benefit.\n\n> Upon the applicant\u2019s compliance with this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years.\n\nSource: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.html>\n", "file": "oregon.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "oregon", "jurisdiction": "Oregon", "quote_statute_citation": "194.315 Commission as notary public; qualifications; no immunity or benefit.", "source_quote": "Upon the applicant\u2019s compliance with this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years.", "sources": ["https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.html"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "ORS 194.315", "term_length": "issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years", "title": "Oregon \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** South Carolina\n\n**Commission term:** to hold their offices for a term of ten years\n\n**Statute:** S.C. Code \u00a7 26-1-10\n\n> SECTION 26-1-10. Appointment and term.\n\n> The Governor may appoint from the qualified electors as many notaries public throughout the State as the public good requires, to hold their offices for a term of ten years. A commission must be issued to each notary public so appointed and the record of the appointment must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.\n\nSource: <https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t26c001.php>\n", "file": "south-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "south-carolina", "jurisdiction": "South Carolina", "quote_statute_citation": "SECTION 26-1-10. Appointment and term.", "source_quote": "The Governor may appoint from the qualified electors as many notaries public throughout the State as the public good requires, to hold their offices for a term of ten years. A commission must be issued to each notary public so appointed and the record of the appointment must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.", "sources": ["https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t26c001.php"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "S.C. Code \u00a7 26-1-10", "term_length": "to hold their offices for a term of ten years", "title": "South Carolina \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Texas\n\n**Commission term:** expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies\n\n**Statute:** Tex. Gov't Code \u00a7 406.002\n\n> Tex. Gov't Code Section 406.002 Term\n\n> The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies.\n\nSource: <https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._gov't_code_section_406.002>\n", "file": "texas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "texas", "jurisdiction": "Texas", "quote_statute_citation": "Tex. Gov't Code Section 406.002 Term", "source_quote": "The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies.", "sources": ["https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._gov't_code_section_406.002"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Tex. Gov't Code \u00a7 406.002", "term_length": "expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies", "title": "Texas \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "notary-public-commission-term-length-by-state", "body": "**State:** Virginia\n\n**Commission term:** shall be four years\n\n**Statute:** Va. Code \u00a7 47.1-21\n\n> Code of Virginia Table of Contents \u00bb Title 47.1. Notaries and Out-of-State Commissioners \u00bb Chapter 4. Term of Office \u00bb \u00a7 47.1-21. Commission as notary\n\n> The commission of a notary public shall be four years, except as shall be otherwise provided in this title. The commission of a notary public shall expire in the fourth calendar year after issuance of his commission on the last day of the month in which the notary was born.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title47.1/chapter4/section47.1-21/>\n", "file": "virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "virginia", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "quote_statute_citation": "Code of Virginia Table of Contents \u00bb Title 47.1. Notaries and Out-of-State Commissioners \u00bb Chapter 4. Term of Office \u00bb \u00a7 47.1-21. Commission as notary", "source_quote": "The commission of a notary public shall be four years, except as shall be otherwise provided in this title. The commission of a notary public shall expire in the fourth calendar year after issuance of his commission on the last day of the month in which the notary was born.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title47.1/chapter4/section47.1-21/"], "stale_after": "2028-09-01", "statute_citation": "Va. Code \u00a7 47.1-21", "term_length": "shall be four years", "title": "Virginia \u2014 Notary public commission term length by US state \u2014 how many years a commission lasts before it must be renewed, quoted from the state's own statute", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}