The Louisiana Oath is a pledge of loyalty to the state of Louisiana that is required of many government officials and public servants. It is an oath of office, which must be taken by individuals before they can assume office, and must be taken again if the individual is reelected or appointed to a new position. There are two versions of the Louisiana Oath: the general Oath of Office and the Oath of Office for Notaries Public. The general Oath of Office for Louisiana is a pledge of loyalty to the state of Louisiana and is administered to individuals such as members of the Louisiana House of Representatives, state senators, certain state board members, state workers, and others. The wording of the general Oath of Office for Louisiana includes promises to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, to faithfully execute the duties of the office, and to support the laws of the United States and of this state. The Oath of Office for Notaries Public in Louisiana is a pledge to support the laws of the United States and of the State of Louisiana, to faithfully discharge the duties of the office, and to not allow money or any other reward to influence the decisions made while acting as a notary. The Oath of Office for Notaries Public also includes a promise to maintain records in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.