Which events require immediate delivery of the seal to the Attorney General?

• A. Resignation
• B. Death
• C. Expiration of term without reappointment
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The seal is official state property and represents the notary’s authority to perform notarizations. When the notary’s commission ends for any reason, that authority ends as well, so the seal must be returned without delay to prevent its misuse. Resigning ends the term, death terminates the ability to act as a notary, and expiration of the term without reappointment means there is no longer a valid commission to support notarizations. Because each of these events ends the notary’s authority, the seal should be delivered to the Attorney General promptly in all cases.