Here's what the CA Notary Handbook says in the Q & A section for those of us in California:
"I have changed my name. What do I do?
A. Send a completed name change form to the Secretary of State and, once approved, you
will be issued an amended commission that reflects your new name. Next, you will
need to file a new oath of office and an amendment to your bond with the county clerk
within 30 days from the date the amended commission was issued in order for the name
change to take effect. Within 30 days of the filing, you must obtain a new seal that reflects
the new name. Once the amended oath and bond are filed, you may no longer use the
commission, including the stamp, that was issued in your previous name. If you fail
to file your amended oath and bond within the 30-day time limit, the name change will
become void and your commission will revert back to the previous name and you will
be required to submit another name change application. (Government Code sections
8213 and 8213.6)"
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