In addition to the notaries public now provided by law in the several counties, the Governor shall appoint 4 employees of the Department, 1 residing in New Castle County, 1 residing in Kent County and 2 residing in Sussex County, notaries public to hold office not exceeding 2 years. Such notaries public may not exercise their office or take affidavits or acknowledgments except on documents and papers for the benefit of the Department, and for which they shall make no charge. Whenever any such person appointed notary public ceases to be an employee of the Department, the notary public's authority as such notary public shall cease, and thereupon the Governor may appoint another employee of the Department a notary public in the person's place. The Governor may appoint additional employees of the Department as notaries public as may be deemed necessary, to which the requirements of this section shall apply. Jurisdiction, Powers and Duties of Department
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