BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTION BY OPTIONEE

Exhibit 10.8

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTION BY OPTIONEE

Pursuant to the 2010 Equity Plan and the Option Agreement dated [INSERT], between Bank of Commerce Holdings, a California corporation (the “Company”), and me, [INSERT], I hereby elect to purchase [INSERT] shares of the common stock of the Company (the “Shares”), at the option price of $[INSERT] per share. My certified or cashiers check (or another form of immediately available funds) in the amount of $[INSERT] is enclosed. The shares are to be [issued in one certificate(s) and registered in the name(s) of INSERT].

I certify that my tax identification number is: [INSERT]

I hereby agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions set forth in the Bank of Commerce Holdings 2010 Equity Plan Agreement.