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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) 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's commission may request a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment. An individual must pay a nonrefundable application fee of $60 for a 2-year term or $90 for a 4-year term.
(b) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 425, § 4.
(c) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 425, § 4.
(d) A notary public who wishes to resign from office or who no longer meets the qualifications for a commission during the notary's term of office shall immediately mail or deliver the official commission to the Secretary of State, who shall cancel the same.
(e) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 425, § 4.
(f) If any person shall knowingly or wilfully make any false or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation in or with reference to any application for a notary commission or any other document required by this chapter, the person is guilty of perjury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 4307. Term of office; fees; resignation - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-29-state-government/de-code-sect-29-4307/
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