How to become a notary in Oklahoma: the official requirements
Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the Oklahoma Secretary of State's own published requirements and the state statute.
To become a notary public in Oklahoma: Who can apply: At least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a legal resident of Oklahoma or employed in Oklahoma; never convicted of a felony; able to read and write English. Bond: A $10,000 surety bond, filed with the Secretary of State within 60 days after your commission is issued. Commission term: Four years. Commissions are issued by the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
Notary requirements in Oklahoma
| Requirement | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | At least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a legal resident of Oklahoma or employed in Oklahoma; never convicted of a felony; able to read and write English. |
| Training | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. |
| Exam | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. |
| Bond | A $10,000 surety bond, filed with the Secretary of State within 60 days after your commission is issued. |
| Commission term | Four years. |
| State fee | A $50 filing fee for a new commission application, and a $25 filing fee when you file the bond and oaths. |
| Background check | A national criminal history record check for every new and renewal applicant, with fingerprints taken electronically by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. |
| Oath and filing | Before you notarize, and within 60 days after the commission is issued, file your oath of office, loyalty oath, official signature, seal impression and bond with the Secretary of State. |
Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.
How to apply in Oklahoma
- File the Application for Notary Public Commission with the Secretary of State online, by mail or in person, with the $50 filing fee.
- Complete the national criminal history record check, following the directions emailed to you after you apply.
- When your commission arrives, buy a notary seal and a $10,000 surety bond.
- Within 60 days of the commission date, file the bond, oath of office, loyalty oath, official signature and seal impression with the Secretary of State.
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How this page is built
Every requirement on this page comes from the Oklahoma Secretary of State's own published material and the state statute (source named below), read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.
- Not legal advice.
- Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
- Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Guide (12/2025), official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
- Oklahoma Secretary of State, Instructions and Application for Notary Public Commission, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
- Oklahoma Statutes, Title 49 (Notaries Public), Oklahoma Legislature, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.