American Samoa § 31.0315 - Statement of personal qualifications.

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§ 31.0315. Statement of personal qualifications.

The application for a notary commission shall state or include, at least: (1) the applicant’s date of birth; (2) the applicant’s residence address and telephone number; (3) the applicant’s business and telephone number, the business mailing address, if different, and the name of the applicant’s employer, if any; (4) a declaration that the applicant is a citizen or national of the United States or proof of the applicant’s legal residency in the Territory of American Samoa; (5) a declaration that the applicant can read and write English; (6) all issuance, denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, and resignations of a notarial commission, professional license or public office involving the applicant in this or any other territory, state or nation; (7) all criminal convictions of the applicant, including any pleas of admission or nolo contendere, in this or any other territory or state or nation; and (8) all claims pending or disposed against a notary bond held by the applicant, and all civil findings or admissions of fault or liability regarding the applicant’s activities as a notary, in this or any other territory, state or nation.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0315

What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0315 cover?

Section 31.0315 ("Statement of personal qualifications.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?

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