Mo. Rev. Stat. § 486.405
Nothing in sections 486.200 to 486.405 shall be construed in any way as interfering with or discontinuing the term of office of any person now serving as a notary public until the term for which he was commissioned has expired, or until he has been removed pursuant to the provisions of sections 486.200 to 486.405.
(L. 1977 H.B. 513 § 43)
Effective 1-01-78