Section 5-11-40 - Forfeited commission(a) The commission of a notary public is forfeited if the notary public knowingly fails to submit a completed renewal application, pay the renewal fee, or complete the processing and filing of a commission for renewal by the date of expiration of the notary public's commission. A failure to renew shall be deemed knowingly if notice of renewal is sent to the last address on file for the notary public and the notary public fails to complete all the requirements of this subsection.(b) Any person seeking to restore the person's forfeited commission more than one year from the date of expiration of the commission shall reapply as a new applicant for a notary public commission.[Eff and comp 2/27/2022] (Auth: HRS §§ 28-10.8, 456-1.5, 456-8, 456-23) (Imp: HRS §§ 456-1, 456-24)