1. The journal may be examined and copied without restriction by a law enforcement officer in the course of an official investigation, subpoenaed by court order, pursuant to subpoena power as authorized by law, or surrendered at the direction of the secretary. Nothing in this section shall prevent a notary public from seeking appropriate judicial protective orders.

2. Upon complying with a request for copies pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, the notary shall charge not more than one dollar per copy. If a certified copy is requested, the fee shall be as specified in section 486.685.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 486.710

  • journal: a permanently bound book to create and preserve a chronological record of notarizations that is maintained by the notary public who performed the same notarizations. See Missouri Laws 486.600
  • notary: any person commissioned to perform notarial acts pursuant to this chapter. See Missouri Laws 486.600
  • Secretary: the secretary of state for the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 486.600
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

3. A notary public shall, upon written request, furnish to the secretary certified copies of the notary’s journal without cost.

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