How to Become a Notary Public in Oklahoma

Applicants who want to become a Notary in Oklahoma must complete the following steps:

1. Meet all requirements under Oklahoma state law.
2. Submit your application and $50 application fee to the Secretary of State.
3. Follow directions for completing the national criminal history record check.
4. Receive your commission approval notification from the State.
5. Buy your $10,000 surety bond and Notary seal.
6. Take your bond form and stamp to a current Oklahoma Notary.
7. Send the completed bond form and $25 filing fee to the Secretary of State.

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About the Oklahoma Notary Process

The Notary commission in Oklahoma is valid for four years. Find out how much an OK Notary Public commission costs and more below.

Cost to Become an OK Notary

The cost to become a Notary in Oklahoma is approximately $220. The final cost will depend on where you purchase your Notary bond and seal, and any fees for additional services beyond the notarization.

Commission Processing Length

It takes two to four weeks for the state to process the national criminal history record check and review your Notary application.

Once the Secretary of State approves your application, you’ll receive your commission certificate. You’ll have 60 days from the issue date of your commission to file your surety bond, oath of office, loyalty oath, official signature and impression of your official Notary seal with the Secretary. You may not perform notarial acts until these items have been received and approved by the Secretary of State.

Oklahoma Notary Public Requirements

Learn how you can qualify to become a Notary in the Sooner State.

Eligibility

To qualify to become a Notary in Oklahoma, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a legal resident of Oklahoma or an out-of-state resident employed in Oklahoma
• Be able to read and write English
• Have no felony convictions

Application

Complete and submit the Oklahoma Notary Public Application along with the $50 fee to the Secretary of State. This can be completed by paper or online.

Background Check

All Notary Public commission applicants must submit fingerprints to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and undergo a national criminal history record check, which costs $50.

After submitting your application, you’ll receive instructions for completing the national criminal history record check. The state will hold your application until the criminal history record check is finished, and then your application will be processed.

Commission Certificate

Once your application is approved, the Secretary of State will mail your commission certificate or post an approval notification online, depending on how you submitted your application.

Your commission start date is the beginning of your 60-day window to complete the process of becoming an Oklahoma Notary.

Surety Bond

A $10,000 surety bond is required to become a Notary in Oklahoma.

Oaths

Take your completed surety bond form and official Notary stamp to a commissioned Oklahoma Notary. The Notary will administer your loyalty oath and oath of office, witness you sign and place your seal on the bond form, and then notarize your completed oath of office and loyalty oath forms.

Secretary of State Approval

Your surety bond, oath of office, loyalty oath, official signature and impression of your official Notary seal must be filed with the Secretary of State, along with a $25 bond filing fee within 60 days of the date your commission is issued.

You are not permitted to perform notarial acts until these documents have been received and approved by the Secretary of State.

Notary Supplies

In Oklahoma, Notaries must use an inked rubber stamp with a stamp ink pad or a metal embosser that leaves an embossed impression for all notarial acts. The seal must include the following information:

• Your name as it appears on your commission
• The words "Notary Public"
• The words "State of Oklahoma"
• Your commission number (optional)
• Your commission expiration date (optional)

Keeping a journal for most notarial acts is not required in Oklahoma unless you’re notarizing absentee ballots or performing remote online notarizations. The Secretary of State recommends that Notaries keep a log or journal of all official acts, even in cases where it is not strictly required.

Oklahoma Notary Public FAQs

Here, you'll find answers to the most common questions about being an OK Notary.

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Last updated: Jan 12, 2026