State Prerequisites Database
Oath, Bond, and Vacancy Statute Requirements for All 50 States
Comprehensive database of constitutional prerequisites to office for every state. Search by state to find specific oath requirements, official bond statutes, and automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Ala. Const. art. XVI, § 279; Ala. Code § 36-2-1
All state, county, and municipal officers shall, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the oath required by the Constitution.
Bond Requirement
Ala. Code § 36-5-13
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Ala. Code § 36-9-1
Office deemed vacant upon failure to qualify by taking oath or filing required bond within time prescribed by law.
Additional Notes:
Alabama requires both oath and bond for most state and county officers. Failure to meet either prerequisite creates automatic vacancy.
Oath Requirement
Alaska Const. art. XII, § 5; Alaska Stat. § 39.05.045
All public officers, before entering upon the duties of their offices, shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska.
Bond Requirement
Alaska Stat. § 39.05.100
Official bonds required for certain state officers; amount and conditions set by statute or regulation.
Vacancy Provision
Alaska Stat. § 39.05.080
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time required by law.
Additional Notes:
Alaska Constitution and statutes require oath for all public officers. Bond requirements vary by position.
Oath Requirement
Ariz. Const. art. VII, § 12; Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-231
Every person elected or appointed to any office shall, before entering upon the duties thereof, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of Arizona.
Bond Requirement
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-261
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file bond creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-291
Office deemed vacant if officer fails to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Arizona has clear automatic vacancy provisions for failure to meet oath or bond prerequisites.
Oath Requirement
Ark. Const. art. XIX, § 20; Ark. Code § 21-2-101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Arkansas before entering upon duties of office.
Bond Requirement
Ark. Code § 21-2-401
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Ark. Code § 21-2-501
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy in office.
Additional Notes:
Arkansas statutes clearly establish automatic vacancy for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
Cal. Const. art. XX, § 3; Cal. Govt Code § 1360
All public officers and employees shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the Constitution before they enter upon the duties of their respective offices.
Bond Requirement
Cal. Govt Code § 1450
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file bond prevents assumption of office.
Vacancy Provision
Cal. Govt Code § 1770
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed by law.
Additional Notes:
California has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Colo. Const. art. XII, § 8; Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-12-101
Every civil officer shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Colorado.
Bond Requirement
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-30-201
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-12-102
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Colorado requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Conn. Const. art. XI, § 1; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-25
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Connecticut before entering upon duties.
Bond Requirement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 3-1
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-26
Office deemed vacant if oath not taken within time prescribed by law.
Additional Notes:
Connecticut emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
Del. Const. art. XIV, § 1; Del. Code tit. 29, § 5101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Delaware.
Bond Requirement
Del. Code tit. 29, § 5901
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Del. Code tit. 29, § 5102
Failure to take oath creates vacancy in office.
Additional Notes:
Delaware Constitution and statutes require oath with automatic vacancy for failure to qualify.
Oath Requirement
Fla. Const. art. II, § 5; Fla. Stat. § 876.05
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Florida before entering upon duties.
Bond Requirement
Fla. Stat. § 112.011
Official bonds required for state and county officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Fla. Stat. § 112.012
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Florida has clear automatic vacancy provisions for both oath and bond failures.
Oath Requirement
Ga. Const. art. II, § 2, para. III; Ga. Code § 45-3-1
All public officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
Bond Requirement
Ga. Code § 45-4-1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Ga. Code § 45-5-1
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Georgia requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
Haw. Const. art. XVI, § 4; Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Hawaii.
Bond Requirement
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 78-1
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-2
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Hawaii emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
Idaho Const. art. VI, § 9; Idaho Code § 59-401
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Idaho.
Bond Requirement
Idaho Code § 59-801
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Idaho Code § 59-901
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Idaho has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Ill. Const. art. XIII, § 3; 5 ILCS 255/1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Illinois.
Bond Requirement
5 ILCS 230/1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
5 ILCS 255/2
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Illinois requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Ind. Const. art. XV, § 4; Ind. Code § 5-4-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Indiana.
Bond Requirement
Ind. Code § 5-4-3-1
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Ind. Code § 5-4-1-2
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Indiana has clear automatic vacancy provisions for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
Iowa Const. art. XI, § 5; Iowa Code § 63.10
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Iowa.
Bond Requirement
Iowa Code § 64.1
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Iowa Code § 63.11
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Iowa requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures to qualify.
Oath Requirement
Kan. Const. art. XV, § 9; Kan. Stat. § 54-106
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Kansas.
Bond Requirement
Kan. Stat. § 75-4301
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Kan. Stat. § 54-107
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Kansas has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Ky. Const. § 228; Ky. Rev. Stat. § 62.010
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Kentucky.
Bond Requirement
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 62.020
Official bonds required for state and county officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 62.030
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Kentucky requires both oath and bond for officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
La. Const. art. X, § 30; La. Rev. Stat. § 42:1-42:4
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Louisiana.
Bond Requirement
La. Rev. Stat. § 42:71
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
La. Rev. Stat. § 42:5
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Louisiana has clear automatic vacancy provisions for both oath and bond failures.
Oath Requirement
Me. Const. art. IX, § 1; Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 51
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Maine.
Bond Requirement
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 81
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 52
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Maine emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
Md. Const. art. I, § 9; Md. Code, State Gov't § 16-101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Maryland.
Bond Requirement
Md. Code, State Gov't § 6-101
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Md. Code, State Gov't § 16-102
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Maryland requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Mass. Const. pt. 2, ch. 6, art. I; Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, § 1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Massachusetts.
Bond Requirement
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, § 27
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, § 2
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Massachusetts emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
Mich. Const. art. XI, § 1; Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.181
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Michigan.
Bond Requirement
Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.201
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.182
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Michigan has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Minn. Const. art. V, § 8; Minn. Stat. § 358.01
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Minnesota.
Bond Requirement
Minn. Stat. § 359.01
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Minn. Stat. § 358.02
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Minnesota requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures to qualify.
Oath Requirement
Miss. Const. art. XIV, § 268; Miss. Code § 25-1-17
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Mississippi.
Bond Requirement
Miss. Code § 25-1-41
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Miss. Code § 25-1-19
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Mississippi has clear automatic vacancy provisions for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
Mo. Const. art. VII, § 11; Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.030
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri.
Bond Requirement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.270
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.040
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Missouri requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Mont. Const. art. III, § 3; Mont. Code § 2-16-511
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Montana.
Bond Requirement
Mont. Code § 2-16-601
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Mont. Code § 2-16-512
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Montana has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Neb. Const. art. XV, § 1; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 11-101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Nebraska.
Bond Requirement
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 11-201
Official bonds required for state and county officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 11-102
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Nebraska requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Nev. Const. art. XV, § 2; Nev. Rev. Stat. § 282.010
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Nevada.
Bond Requirement
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 282.070
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 282.020
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Nevada has clear automatic vacancy provisions for both oath and bond failures.
Oath Requirement
N.H. Const. pt. 2, art. 84; N.H. Rev. Stat. § 42:1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of New Hampshire.
Bond Requirement
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 93-B:1
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 42:2
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
New Hampshire emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
N.J. Const. art. VII, § 1, para. 1; N.J. Stat. § 41:1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of New Jersey.
Bond Requirement
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
N.J. Stat. § 41:1-2
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
New Jersey requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
N.M. Const. art. XX, § 1; N.M. Stat. § 10-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of New Mexico.
Bond Requirement
N.M. Stat. § 10-2-1
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
N.M. Stat. § 10-1-2
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
New Mexico has clear automatic vacancy provisions for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
N.Y. Const. art. XIII, § 1; N.Y. Pub. Off. Law § 10
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of New York.
Bond Requirement
N.Y. Pub. Off. Law § 11
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
N.Y. Pub. Off. Law § 30
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
New York has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
N.C. Const. art. VI, § 7; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 11-7
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of North Carolina.
Bond Requirement
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-72-1
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 11-11
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
North Carolina requires both oath and bond for officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
N.D. Const. art. XI, § 4; N.D. Cent. Code § 44-01-02
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of North Dakota.
Bond Requirement
N.D. Cent. Code § 44-02-01
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
N.D. Cent. Code § 44-01-03
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
North Dakota has clear automatic vacancy provisions for both oath and bond failures.
Oath Requirement
Ohio Const. art. XV, § 7; Ohio Rev. Code § 3.22
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Ohio.
Bond Requirement
Ohio Rev. Code § 3.06
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Ohio Rev. Code § 3.23
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Ohio requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures to qualify.
Oath Requirement
Okla. Const. art. XV, § 1; Okla. Stat. tit. 51, § 4
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Oklahoma.
Bond Requirement
Okla. Stat. tit. 51, § 101
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Okla. Stat. tit. 51, § 5
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Oklahoma has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Or. Const. art. XV, § 3; Or. Rev. Stat. § 236.110
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Oregon.
Bond Requirement
Or. Rev. Stat. § 236.210
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Or. Rev. Stat. § 236.120
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Oregon requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Pa. Const. art. VI, § 3; 65 Pa. Stat. § 1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Bond Requirement
65 Pa. Stat. § 11
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
65 Pa. Stat. § 2
Failure to take oath within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Pennsylvania emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
R.I. Const. art. XIII, § 3; R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Rhode Island.
Bond Requirement
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-2-1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-1-2
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Rhode Island requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
S.C. Const. art. VI, § 5; S.C. Code § 8-3-10
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of South Carolina.
Bond Requirement
S.C. Code § 8-3-110
Official bonds required for state and county officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
S.C. Code § 8-3-20
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
South Carolina has clear automatic vacancy provisions for prerequisite failures.
Oath Requirement
S.D. Const. art. VI, § 27; S.D. Codified Laws § 3-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of South Dakota.
Bond Requirement
S.D. Codified Laws § 3-2-1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
S.D. Codified Laws § 3-1-2
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
South Dakota requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Tenn. Const. art. X, § 1; Tenn. Code § 8-18-101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Tennessee.
Bond Requirement
Tenn. Code § 8-19-101
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Tenn. Code § 8-18-102
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Tennessee has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
Tex. Const. art. XVI, § 1; Tex. Gov't Code § 602.002
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Texas.
Bond Requirement
Tex. Gov't Code § 602.001
Official bonds required for state and county officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Tex. Gov't Code § 602.003
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Texas requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures to qualify.
Oath Requirement
Utah Const. art. IV, § 10; Utah Code § 52-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Utah.
Bond Requirement
Utah Code § 52-2-1
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Utah Code § 52-1-2
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Utah has clear automatic vacancy provisions for both oath and bond failures.
Oath Requirement
Vt. Const. ch. 2, § 56; Vt. Stat. tit. 3, § 61
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Vermont.
Bond Requirement
Vt. Stat. tit. 32, § 1001
Official bonds required for state officers handling public funds.
Vacancy Provision
Vt. Stat. tit. 3, § 62
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Vermont emphasizes oath requirement with vacancy provision; bond requirements for fiscal officers.
Oath Requirement
Va. Const. art. II, § 7; Va. Code § 49-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia.
Bond Requirement
Va. Code § 2.2-3001
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Va. Code § 49-2
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Virginia requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Wash. Const. art. IV, § 28; Wash. Rev. Code § 2.28.010
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Washington.
Bond Requirement
Wash. Rev. Code § 2.28.060
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Wash. Rev. Code § 2.28.020
Office becomes vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Washington has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
Oath Requirement
W. Va. Const. art. IV, § 10; W. Va. Code § 6-1-1
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of West Virginia.
Bond Requirement
W. Va. Code § 6-2-1
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
W. Va. Code § 6-1-2
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
West Virginia requires both oath and bond with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Wis. Const. art. IV, § 28; Wis. Stat. § 19.01
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Wisconsin.
Bond Requirement
Wis. Stat. § 19.01
Official bonds required for state officers; failure to file creates vacancy.
Vacancy Provision
Wis. Stat. § 17.03
Office deemed vacant upon failure to take oath or file bond within time prescribed.
Additional Notes:
Wisconsin requires both oath and bond for state officers with automatic vacancy for failures.
Oath Requirement
Wyo. Const. art. XIX, § 1; Wyo. Stat. § 9-1-101
All officers shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Wyoming.
Bond Requirement
Wyo. Stat. § 9-1-201
Official bonds required for state officers; amounts and conditions specified by statute.
Vacancy Provision
Wyo. Stat. § 9-1-102
Failure to take oath or file bond within required time creates vacancy.
Additional Notes:
Wyoming has comprehensive oath and bond requirements with automatic vacancy provisions.
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