SEC. 25-33-1. Appointment, bond and oath.
The Governor may appoint notaries public who may serve in any or all counties of this state. A notary public shall hold office for a term of four (4) years. Notaries public who are appointed and commissioned after July 1, 1988, shall give bond, with sufficient sureties, licensed by the Department of Insurance, in the penalty sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). All such bonds shall be conditioned and approved by the Secretary of State. Notaries public shall not otherwise be considered as state officers. Each notary public shall take the oath of office prescribed by Section 268 of the Constitution. A notary public shall qualify by filing the oath and bond in the office of the Secretary of State.