When does an electronic notary's commission expire?

An electronic notary's commission expires upon the expiration, termination, or resignation of their public commission because the electronic notary operates under the authority granted by their notary public commission. This means that the legal ability to perform notarial acts electronically is tied directly to the active status of the notary's public commission. If the public commission expires or is terminated for any reason, the electronic notary cannot continue performing electronic notarizations, ensuring that all notarial acts are authorized and legally binding.

The other options suggest circumstances that do not accurately reflect the governing laws or standard practices regarding notary commissions. For example, a lifetime expiration or changes in residency do not inherently affect the status of a notary's commission, as it is tied to their professional qualifications rather than personal events. Similarly, an arbitrary period of five years would not determine the expiration unless specifically defined by state law, which typically aligns with the status of the public commission itself.