N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-17: Notary vacancies - Resignations

Whenever the office of any notary public becomes vacant, the stamping device must be destroyed as provided in section 44-06.1-16. If a notary public resigns the notary's commission, the notary shall notify the secretary of state within thirty days of the resignation, and shall indicate the effective date of the resignation.