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 court in this territory where proof of such notice may become requisite.

Clerk of court to receive and keep records. s. 7, c. 17, Pol. C.

§ 502. It shall be the duty of the several clerks of the district courts to receive and keep safe all the records and papers directed by this article to be deposited in their office, and give attested copies of any of said records or papers when required; and copies so given by the said clerk are hereby declared to be as valid as if the same had been given by the said notaries public. All forfeitures under this act shall be, one-half to the use of this territory, and the other half to him or them who shall sue for the same, to be recovered in a civil action in any court having jurisdiction of the same in the county where such notary public shall reside.

Notarial seal-Impression of same. s. 8, c. 17, Pol. C.

§ 503. Every notary public, before he enters upon the duties of his office, shall provide an official seal and deposit an impression of the same, together with said oath and bond, in the office of the secretary of the territory.

Notary to file commission with clerk of court. s. 2, c. 45, 1879.

§ 504. Every notary public, before he enters upon the duties of his office, shall file his commission for record with the clerk of the district court of his county or subdivision, and shall deposit with such clerk an impression of his seal, together with his official signature; and the said clerk shall record the same in a book kept for that purpose; and it shall be deemed sufficient evidence to enable such clerk to certify that the person so com- missioned is a notary public during the time such commission is in force.

Duty of notary changing residence. s. 3, c. 45, 1879.

§ 505. Whenever such notary public shall change his place of residence from the county or subdivision in which he was first appointed, to another county or subdivision, it shall be his duty to comply with the requirements of section 504 before he again enters upon the duties of his office.

Revocation to be sent to clerk. s. 10, c. 17, Pol. C.

§ 506. Should the commission of any person so appointed be revoked, the secretary shall immediately notify such person, and the clerk of the district court of the proper county or sub- division, through the mail.

Notarial acts-- Full credit to be given. s. 11, c. 17, Pol. C.

§ 507. Full faith and credit shall be given to all the pro- testations, attestations, and other instruments of publication, of all notaries public now in office or hereafter to be appointed under the provisions of this article.

Penalty for exercising duties after expiration of office. s. 1, c. 116, 1887.

§ 508. Any notary public exercising the duties of his office after the expiration of his commission, or when otherwise dis- qualified, or appending his official signature to documents when the parties have not appeared before him, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars for each offense, to be recovered before any court having competent jurisdiction, and shall also be removed from office by the gov- ernor.

CHAPTER 9.

COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS.

Article. Section.

1. Boundaries of counties|000}}

2. Organization of counties|510-535}}

3. Division of counties|536-564}}

4. County seats|565-570}}

5. Corporate powers of counties|572, 573}}

6. Officers of counties|574}}

7. County commissioners|575-622}}

8. Register of deeds|624-636}}

9. County treasurer|637-611}}

10. County clerk|642-645}}

11. County auditor|646-660}}

Article. Section.

12. Sheriff|661, 662}}

13. Coroner|663-632}}

14. County assessor|683, 684}}

15. Probate judge|685-688}}

16. Surveyor|689-695}}

17. Superintendent of schools|000}}

18. District attorney|000}}

19. Clerk of the district court|000}}

20. County justices of the peace and constables|000}}

21. County bonds|696-703}}