The Office of Notary as Public on Louisiana – The Notary as a public official
R.S. 42:J. Public office defined. As used in this tide, the term “public office” means any state, district, parish or municipal office, elective or appointive, or any position as member on a board or commission, elective or appointive, when the office or position is established by the constitution or laws of this state. “Public officer” is any person holding a public office in this state,
