A commission as a notary public in effect on August 1, 2011, continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a notary public commission after August 1, 2011, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts after August 1, 2011, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and is subject to refusal to renew the notary public's commission or revocation or suspension of the notary public's commission under this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 44-06.1-26