Notary Commission Qualifications
Applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a citizen of the United States;
• be a legal resident of the state of Oklahoma or be regularly employed in the state of Oklahoma; and
• not have been convicted of a felony.

How to Apply
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of Oklahoma Secretary of State: https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/filing/default.aspx

Term of Office
4 Year Term

Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not Required

Notary Bond Requirement
$1,000 Bond Required

Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not Required
→Notaries public are required to 1. maintain records (“a log”) of all absentee ballot affidavits notarized, for at least two years after the date of the election; and 2. maintain records (“a register”) of all protests noted for banks. Records of protests for a bank may be left in possession of the bank.

Notary Seal Requirement
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required

Authorized Duties
• take acknowledgments and proofs;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• take verifications upon oath or affirmation;
• certify/attest copies;
• witness or attest signatures; and
• execute protests.

Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Oklahoma Secretary of State: https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/filing/default.aspx

Contact Information for the State of Oklahoma

State Notary Website
https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/default.aspx

State of Oklahoma Online Notary FAQs
https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/info/faqs.aspx

State of Oklahoma Online Notary Search
https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/search.aspx

Phone Number
(405) 521-2516

Mailing Address
Office of the Secretary of State
Notary Public Services
2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Room 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4897

Apostille Certification Information

Fees
$25.00 per document

Phone Number
(405) 521-4211

Further Information
https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/apostilles.aspx

This information was complied by the American Society of Notaries • Copyright 2012
Last Updated NOVEMBER 2012

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