HB 604 -- Notary Publics

Co-Sponsors:  Self, Wilson (119), Smith (118)

This bill revises various provisions regarding notary publics.
In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Removes the requirement that applicants provide their Social
Security numbers on the application;

(2)  Requires applicants to list misdemeanor violations on the
application;

(3)  Requires applicants to complete a computer-based or other
notary training prior to submitting an application;

(4)  Details the information that notary publics must record in
their required journals;

(5)  Provides that effective August 28, 2003, the Secretary of
State will issue a commission number for all new and renewal
notary appointments.  The commission number must be included on
every notary certificate;

(6)  Requires that requests for amended commissions must be made
within 30 days of the change necessitating the amendment;

(7)  Allows notary publics to charge a travel fee separate from
the notarial fee;

(8)  Provides that a notary public's felony conviction or guilty
plea automatically results in a vacation of the office,
equivalent to a resignation; and

(9)  Clarifies the powers of the Secretary of State to administer
the notary public laws.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am