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Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXII. Courts § 486.785. Change of notary's name, requirements

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Within ten days after the change of a notary's name by court order or marriage, the notary shall send to the secretary by any means providing a tangible receipt, including certified mail and electronic transmission, a signed notice of the change, giving both the former and the new name, with a copy of any official authorization for such change, along with a fee of five dollars.

2. A notary with a new name shall continue to use the former name in performing notarial acts until:

(1) The notice described in subsection 1 of this section has been delivered or transmitted;

(2) A confirmation of the notary's name or address change has been received from the secretary;

(3) A new seal bearing the new name exactly as in the confirmation has been obtained; and

(4) The surety for the notary's bond has been informed in writing.

3. Upon completing the requirements of subsection 2 of this section, the notary shall use his or her new name.

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