{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"8204","citation":"Gov. Code, § 8204","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000. - 8899.95.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Notaries Public [8200. - 8232.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Notaries Public [8200. - 8230.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-1/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1009.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission.</p>","text":"The term of office of a notary public is for four years commencing with the date specified in the commission.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/notaries-public-8204","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}