(A) A notary who resigns the notary’s commission shall submit to the Secretary a Change in Status Form indicating the effective date of resignation.

(B) A notary who ceases to reside in this State, or who becomes permanently unable to perform his notarial duties, shall resign his commission and submit to the Secretary a Change in Status Form indicating the effective date of resignation.

(C) A notary who resigns his commission shall destroy or deface all notary seals so that they may not be misused.