American Samoa § 31.0355 - Death of notary.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0355 — Death of notary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0355. Death of notary.
If a notary dies during the term of commission or before fulfilling the obligations stipulated in Section 31.0354, the notary’s personal representative shall: (1) notify the Secretary of the death in writing; (2) as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals so that they may not be misused; and (3) within 30 days after death, send to the Office of the Secretary of American Samoa, care of the Office of the Governor by any means providing a tangible receipt or acknowledgment, including certified mail and electronic transmission, the notary’s journal of notarial acts and any other notarial records, in accordance with requirements of the same office.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0355
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0355 cover?
Section 31.0355 ("Death of notary.") 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.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0355?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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