The Shoten-shoku as a governmental organization was abolished due to the abolishment of the Ministry of Imperial Household (this Ministry was demoted to the Imperial Household Office) in accordance with the enforcement of the Constitution of Japan on May 3, 1947.
1947年（昭和22年）5月3日の日本国憲法施行に伴う同省の廃止（宮内府への移行）により、掌典職も国家機関としては廃止された。